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Lungu CN, Creteanu A, Mehedinti MC. Endovascular Drug Delivery. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:451. [PMID: 38672722 PMCID: PMC11051410 DOI: 10.3390/life14040451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Drug-eluting stents (DES) and balloons revolutionize atherosclerosis treatment by targeting hyperplastic tissue responses through effective local drug delivery strategies. This review examines approved and emerging endovascular devices, discussing drug release mechanisms and their impacts on arterial drug distribution. It emphasizes the crucial role of drug delivery in modern cardiovascular care and highlights how device technologies influence vascular behavior based on lesion morphology. The future holds promise for lesion-specific treatments, particularly in the superficial femoral artery, with recent CE-marked devices showing encouraging results. Exciting strategies and new patents focus on local drug delivery to prevent restenosis, shaping the future of interventional outcomes. In summary, as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of cardiovascular intervention, it becomes increasingly evident that the future lies in tailoring treatments to the specific characteristics of each lesion. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and harnessing the potential of localized drug delivery, we stand poised to usher in a new era of precision medicine in vascular intervention.
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- Claudiu N. Lungu
- Department of Functional and Morphological Science, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dunarea de Jos University, 800010 Galati, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T Popa, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Functional and Morphological Science, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dunarea de Jos University, 800010 Galati, Romania;
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Ji T, Yan D, Huang Y, Luo M, Zhang Y, Xu T, Gao S, Zhang L, Ruan L, Zhang C. Fibulin 1, targeted by microRNA-24-3p, promotes cell proliferation and migration in vascular smooth muscle cells, contributing to the development of atherosclerosis in APOE -/- mice. Gene 2024; 898:148129. [PMID: 38184021 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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Extracellular matrix (ECM) and vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are the main components of atherosclerosis (AS) plaque. VSMCs participate in plaque formation through phenotypic transformation. The complex interplay between ECM and VSMCs plays vital roles in the progression of AS throughout the disease. An in-depth investigation into the functions of ECM-related molecules in VSMC development might contribute to deciphering the complexity of AS pathogenesis. In this study, the roles and molecular mechanisms of the ECM-related molecule Fibulin-1 (FBLN1) in the development of AS and VSMCs were explored using RNA sequencing, bioinformatics analysis, and cell experiments. Furthermore, the expression of FBLN1, as determined by western blot analysis, immunohistochemistry, and real-time quantitative PCR, was significantly increased in AS vascular samples compared to normal vascular samples. Silencing the FBLN1 through AAV viral injection in mice revealed an improvement in AS. Functional analyses revealed that FBLN1 promoted VSMC proliferation, migration, and wound healing. Combined with RNA sequencing and TargetScan7.2 prediction data, 22 microRNAs (miRNAs) were found to have the potential for direct interaction with the FBLN1 3'UTR in VSMCs. Among these 22 miRNAs, it was demonstrated that microRNA-24-3p (miR-24-3p) could negatively regulate FBLN1 expression by directly binding to the FBLN1 3'UTR. Moreover, miR-24-3p inhibited cell proliferation, migration, and wound healing, and suppressed the expression of Ki67, matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -9 (MMP2/9) by targeting FBLN1 in VSMCs. Meanwhile, inhibition of FBLN1 expression could restrain VSMC phenotypic transformation. In conclusion, miR-24-3p inhibited VSMC proliferation and migration by targeting FBLN1. Additionally, multiple miRNAs with the potential to interact with the FBLN1 3'UTR were identified. These findings might deepen our understanding of ECM gene regulatory networks and the complex etiology of AS.
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- Tianyi Ji
- Department of Geriatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
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- Department of Geriatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
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Li D, Yin W, Xu C, Feng Y, Huang X, Hao J, Zhu C. Rutin promotes osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) by increasing ECM deposition and inhibiting p53 expression. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:3583-3595. [PMID: 38349887 PMCID: PMC10929794 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are an important source of cells for bone regeneration. Although the utilization of MSCs along with growth factors and scaffolds is a beneficial clinical approach for bone tissue engineering, there is need for improvement on the effectiveness of MSC osteogenesis and differentiation. Rutin is a natural flavonoid and a major component for cell proliferation and bone development. However, studies on the mechanism through which rutin regulates osteogenesis and MSC differentiation are limited. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect and mechanisms of rutin on osteogenic differentiation of MSCs. MSCs were extracted from umbilical cords and treated with rutin, followed by the examination of osteogenesis-related markers. Rutin treatment promoted the differentiation of MSCs towards the osteogenic lineage rather than the adipogenic lineage and increased the expression of osteogenic markers. RNA sequencing and bioinformatic analysis indicated that rutin regulated p53, a key gene in regulating the osteogenic differentiation of MSCs. Additionally, cellular experiments showed that rutin-induced decrease in p53 expression increased the formation of extracellular matrix (ECM) by promoting p65 phosphorylation and caspase-3 cleavage. Conclusively, this study demonstrates the importance of rutin in osteogenesis and indicates that rutin possesses potential pharmaceutical application for bone regeneration and bone tissue engineering.
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- Dongyang Li
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai 201805, China
- Department of Science and Education, Jinqiu Hospital of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shenyang Medical University, Shenyang 110034, China
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- Department of Digestive Ward, Shenyang Red Cross Society Hospital China, Shenyang 110013, China
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- Department of Nephrology, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Autophagy and Major Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, China
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- Department of General Practice Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110022, China
- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Autophagy and Major Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, China
- Department of General Practice Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110022, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai 201805, China
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Lazzarato L, Bianchi L, Andolfo A, Granata A, Lombardi M, Sinelli M, Rolando B, Carini M, Corsini A, Fruttero R, Arnaboldi L. Proteomics Studies Suggest That Nitric Oxide Donor Furoxans Inhibit In Vitro Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation by Nitric Oxide-Independent Mechanisms. Molecules 2023; 28:5724. [PMID: 37570694 PMCID: PMC10420201 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28155724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Physiologically, smooth muscle cells (SMC) and nitric oxide (NO) produced by endothelial cells strictly cooperate to maintain vasal homeostasis. In atherosclerosis, where this equilibrium is altered, molecules providing exogenous NO and able to inhibit SMC proliferation may represent valuable antiatherosclerotic agents. Searching for dual antiproliferative and NO-donor molecules, we found that furoxans significantly decreased SMC proliferation in vitro, albeit with different potencies. We therefore assessed whether this property is dependent on their thiol-induced ring opening. Indeed, while furazans (analogues unable to release NO) are not effective, furoxans' inhibitory potency parallels with the electron-attractor capacity of the group in 3 of the ring, making this effect tunable. To demonstrate whether their specific block on G1-S phase could be NO-dependent, we supplemented SMCs with furoxans and inhibitors of GMP- and/or of the polyamine pathway, which regulate NO-induced SMC proliferation, but they failed in preventing the antiproliferative effect. To find the real mechanism of this property, our proteomics studies revealed that eleven cellular proteins (with SUMO1 being central) and networks involved in cell homeostasis/proliferation are modulated by furoxans, probably by interaction with adducts generated after degradation. Altogether, thanks to their dual effect and pharmacological flexibility, furoxans may be evaluated in the future as antiatherosclerotic molecules.
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- Loretta Lazzarato
- Department of Drug Science and Technology, Università degli Studi di Torino, Via Pietro Giuria 9, 10125 Torino, Italy; (L.L.); (B.R.); (R.F.)
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- Functional Proteomics Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Università degli Studi di Siena, Via Aldo Moro 2, 53100 Siena, Italy;
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- Proteomics and Metabolomics Facility (ProMeFa), Center for Omics Sciences (COSR), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milano, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences “Rodolfo Paoletti”, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Balzaretti 9, 20133 Milano, Italy; (A.G.); (M.L.); (M.S.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences “Rodolfo Paoletti”, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Balzaretti 9, 20133 Milano, Italy; (A.G.); (M.L.); (M.S.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences “Rodolfo Paoletti”, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Balzaretti 9, 20133 Milano, Italy; (A.G.); (M.L.); (M.S.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, Università degli Studi di Torino, Via Pietro Giuria 9, 10125 Torino, Italy; (L.L.); (B.R.); (R.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences “Pietro Pratesi”, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Mangiagalli 25, 20133 Milano, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences “Rodolfo Paoletti”, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Balzaretti 9, 20133 Milano, Italy; (A.G.); (M.L.); (M.S.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, Università degli Studi di Torino, Via Pietro Giuria 9, 10125 Torino, Italy; (L.L.); (B.R.); (R.F.)
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences “Rodolfo Paoletti”, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Balzaretti 9, 20133 Milano, Italy; (A.G.); (M.L.); (M.S.); (A.C.)
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Koss KM, Sereda TJ, Kumirov VK, Wertheim JA. A class of peptides designed to replicate and enhance the Receptor for Hyaluronic Acid Mediated Motility binding domain. Acta Biomater 2023:S1742-7061(23)00251-9. [PMID: 37178990 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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The extra-cellular matrix (ECM) is a complex and rich microenvironment that is exposed and over-expressed across several injury or disease pathologies. Biomaterial therapeutics are often enriched with peptide binders to target the ECM with greater specificity. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a major component of the ECM, yet to date, few HA adherent peptides have been discovered. A class of HA binding peptides was designed using B(X7)B hyaluronic acid binding domains inspired from the helical face of the Receptor for Hyaluronic Acid Mediated Motility (RHAMM). These peptides were bioengineered using a custom alpha helical net method, allowing for the enrichment of multiple B(X7)B domains and the optimisation of contiguous and non-contiguous domain orientations. Unexpectedly, the molecules also exhibited the behaviour of nanofiber forming self-assembling peptides and were investigated for this characteristic. Ten 23-27 amino acid residue peptides were assessed. Simple molecular modelling was used to depict helical secondary structures. Binding assays were performed with varying concentrations (1-10 mg/mL) and extra-cellular matrices (HA, collagens I-IV, elastin, and Geltrex). Concentration mediated secondary structures were assessed using circular dichroism (CD), and higher order nanostructures were visualized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). All peptides formed the initial apparent 310/alpha-helices, yet peptides 17x-3, 4, BHP3 and BHP4 were HA specific and potent (i.e., a significant effect) binders at increasing concentrations. These peptides shifted from apparent 310/alpha-helical structures at low concentration to beta-sheets at increasing concentration and also formed nanofibers which are noted as self-assembling structures. Several of the HA binding peptides outperformed our positive control (mPEP35) at 3-4 times higher concentrations, and were enhanced by self-assembly as each of these groups had observable nanofibers. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Specific biomolecules or peptides have played a crucial role in developing materials or systems to deliver key drugs and therapeutics to a broad spectrum of diseases and disorders. In these diseased tissues, cells build protein/sugar networks, which are uniquely exposed and great targets to deliver drugs to. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is involved in every stage of injury and is abundant in cancer. To date, only two HA specific peptides have been discovered. In our work, we have designed a way to model and trace binding regions as they appear on the face of a helical peptide. Using this method we have created a family of peptides enriched with HA binding domains that stick with 3-4 higher affinity than those previously discovered.
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- Kyle M Koss
- Comprehensive Transplant Center, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL; Department of Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
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- Comprehensive Transplant Center, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL; Department of Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
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Han Y, Yan L, Xia L, Li S, Zhang Q, jin C. Global trends and Frontier topics about vascular smooth muscle cells phenotype switch: A bibliometric analysis from 1999 to 2021. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1004525. [PMID: 36452231 PMCID: PMC9702355 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1004525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 03/31/2024] Open
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Objective: Vascular smooth muscle cell phenotype switch (VSMCPS) plays a significant role in vascular remodeling. This study aimed to conduct a bibliometric analysis and visualize the knowledge map of research on VSMCPS. Methods: We retrieved publications focusing on VSMCPS from the Web of Science Core Collection database (SCI-EXPANDED) from 1999 to 2021. Using bibliometric tools, VOSviewer and CiteSpace, we identified the most productive researchers, journals, institutions, and countries. At the same time, the trends, hot topics, and knowledge networks were analyzed and visualized. Results: A total of 2213 publications were included in this analysis. The number of annual publications in the VSMCPS field exhibited an upward trend and could be roughly divided into three phases. Until 2006, the most prolific authors were from the United States. As of 2008, the number of articles published in China increased dramatically to reach 126 papers in 2020. As of 2014, China was the most productive country in this field. The United States ranked first in the number of highly-influential authors, institutions, and literature from 1999 to 2022. Owens GK, Hata, Akiko, and Wen, jin-kun were the most prolific authors. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, Circulation Research, and Cardiovascular Research were the top-ranked journals in this field. "Vascular remodeling," "atherosclerosis," "neointima," "hypertension", and "inflammation" were the main researched topics. New diseases, new mechanisms, and new phenotype (e.g., micro RNA, macrophage-like-cell, hypoxia, autophagy, long noncoding RNA, oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress, senescence, aging, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and aortic dissection) represent the trending topics in recent years. Conclusion: This study systematically analyzed and visualized the knowledge map of VSMCPS over the past 2 decades. Our findings provide a comprehensive overview for scholars who want to understand current trends and new research frontiers in this area.
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- Ying Han
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Center of Stomatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Mini-invasive Neurosurgery and Translational Medical Center, Xi’an Central Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Center of Stomatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary Research Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary Research Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary Research Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Rickel AP, Sanyour HJ, Kinser C, Khatiwada N, Vogel H, Hong Z. Exploring the difference in the mechanics of vascular smooth muscle cells from wild-type and apolipoprotein-E knockout mice. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2022; 323:C1393-C1401. [PMID: 36121132 PMCID: PMC9602701 DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00046.2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Atherosclerosis-related cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) comprise the medial layer of the arterial wall and undergo phenotypic switching during atherosclerosis to a synthetic phenotype capable of proliferation and migration. The surrounding environment undergoes alterations in extracellular matrix (ECM) stiffness and composition and an increase in cholesterol content. Using an atherosclerotic murine model, we analyzed how the mechanics of VSMCs isolated from Western diet-fed apolipoprotein-E knockout (ApoE-/-) and wild-type (WT) mice were altered during atherosclerosis. Increased stiffness of ApoE-/- VSMCs correlated with a greater degree of stress fiber alignment, as evidenced by atomic force microscopy (AFM)-generated force maps and stress fiber topography images. On type-1 collagen (COL1)-coated polyacrylamide (PA) gels (referred to as substrate) of varying stiffness, ApoE-/- VSMCs had lower adhesion forces to COL1 and N-cadherin (N-Cad) compared with WT cells. ApoE-/- VSMC stiffness was significantly greater than that of WT cells. Cell stiffness increased with increasing substrate stiffness for both ApoE-/- and WT VSMCs. In addition, ApoE-/- VSMCs showed an enhanced migration capability on COL1-coated substrates and a general decreasing trend in migration capacity with increasing substrate stiffness, correlating with lowered adhesion forces as compared with WT VSMCs. Altogether, these results demonstrate the potential contribution of the alteration in VSMC mechanics in the development of atherosclerosis.
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- Alex P Rickel
- Biomedical Engineering Department, University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Mechanical Engineering Department, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Mechanical Engineering Department, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
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Fernandes A, Miéville A, Grob F, Yamashita T, Mehl J, Hosseini V, Emmert MY, Falk V, Vogel V. Endothelial-Smooth Muscle Cell Interactions in a Shear-Exposed Intimal Hyperplasia on-a-Dish Model to Evaluate Therapeutic Strategies. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2202317. [PMID: 35971167 PMCID: PMC9534971 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202202317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
Abstract
Intimal hyperplasia (IH) represents a major challenge following cardiovascular interventions. While mechanisms are poorly understood, the inefficient preventive methods incentivize the search for novel therapies. A vessel-on-a-dish platform is presented, consisting of direct-contact cocultures with human primary endothelial cells (ECs) and smooth muscle cells (SMCs) exposed to both laminar pulsatile and disturbed flow on an orbital shaker. With contractile SMCs sitting below a confluent EC layer, a model that successfully replicates the architecture of a quiescent vessel wall is created. In the novel IH model, ECs are seeded on synthetic SMCs at low density, mimicking reendothelization after vascular injury. Over 3 days of coculture, ECs transition from a network conformation to confluent 2D islands, as promoted by pulsatile flow, resulting in a "defected" EC monolayer. In defected regions, SMCs incorporated plasma fibronectin into fibers, increased proliferation, and formed multilayers, similarly to IH in vivo. These phenomena are inhibited under confluent EC layers, supporting therapeutic approaches that focus on endothelial regeneration rather than inhibiting proliferation, as illustrated in a proof-of-concept experiment with Paclitaxel. Thus, this in vitro system offers a new tool to study EC-SMC communication in IH pathophysiology, while providing an easy-to-use translational disease model platform for low-cost and high-content therapeutic development.
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- Andreia Fernandes
- Laboratory of Applied MechanobiologyInstitute of Translational MedicineDepartment of Health Sciences and TechnologyETH Zurich8093ZurichSwitzerland
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- Laboratory of Applied MechanobiologyInstitute of Translational MedicineDepartment of Health Sciences and TechnologyETH Zurich8093ZurichSwitzerland
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- Laboratory of Applied MechanobiologyInstitute of Translational MedicineDepartment of Health Sciences and TechnologyETH Zurich8093ZurichSwitzerland
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- Laboratory of Applied MechanobiologyInstitute of Translational MedicineDepartment of Health Sciences and TechnologyETH Zurich8093ZurichSwitzerland
- Present address:
Department of System Design EngineeringKeio University108‐8345YokohamaJapan
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- Laboratory of Applied MechanobiologyInstitute of Translational MedicineDepartment of Health Sciences and TechnologyETH Zurich8093ZurichSwitzerland
- Present address:
Julius Wolff InstituteBerlin Institute of HealthCharité Universitätsmedizin Berlin10117BerlinGermany
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- Laboratory of Applied MechanobiologyInstitute of Translational MedicineDepartment of Health Sciences and TechnologyETH Zurich8093ZurichSwitzerland
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- Department of Cardiovascular SurgeryCharité Universitätsmedizin Berlin10117BerlinGermany
- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular SurgeryGerman Heart Center Berlin13353BerlinGermany
- Institute for Regenerative Medicine (IREM)University of Zurich8006ZurichSwitzerland
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- Department of Cardiovascular SurgeryCharité Universitätsmedizin Berlin10117BerlinGermany
- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular SurgeryGerman Heart Center Berlin13353BerlinGermany
- Department of Health Sciences and TechnologyETH Zurich8093ZurichSwitzerland
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- Laboratory of Applied MechanobiologyInstitute of Translational MedicineDepartment of Health Sciences and TechnologyETH Zurich8093ZurichSwitzerland
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Kong X, Kapustka A, Sullivan B, Schwarz GJ, Leckband DE. Extracellular matrix regulates force transduction at VE-cadherin junctions. Mol Biol Cell 2022; 33:ar95. [PMID: 35653290 DOI: 10.1091/mbc.e22-03-0075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Increased tension on VE-cadherin (VE-cad) complexes activates adaptive cell stiffening and local cytoskeletal reinforcement--two key signatures of intercellular mechanotransduction. Here we demonstrate that tugging on VE-cad receptors initiates a cascade that results in downstream integrin activation. The formation of new integrin adhesions potentiates vinculin and actin recruitment to mechanically reinforce stressed cadherin adhesions. This cascade differs from documented antagonistic effects of integrins on intercellular junctions. We identify focal adhesion kinase, Abl kinase, and RhoA GTPase as key components of the positive feedback loop. Results further show that a consequence of integrin involvement is the sensitization of intercellular force transduction to the extracellular matrix (ECM) not by regulating junctional tension but by altering signal cascades that reinforce cell-cell adhesions. On type 1 collagen or fibronectin substrates, integrin subtypes α2β1 and α5β1, respectively, differentially control actin remodeling at VE-cad adhesions. Specifically, ECM-dependent differences in VE-cad force transduction mirror differences in the rigidity sensing mechanisms of α2β1 and α5β1 integrins. The findings verify the role of integrins in VE-cad force transduction and uncover a previously unappreciated mechanism by which the ECM impacts the mechanical reinforcement of interendothelial junctions.
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- Xinyu Kong
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801
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- Center for Biophysics and Quantitative Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801.,Center for Biophysics and Quantitative Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801.,Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801.,Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801
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Cuenca JP, Kang HJ, Fahad MAA, Park M, Choi M, Lee HY, Lee BT. Physico-mechanical and biological evaluation of heparin/VEGF-loaded electrospun polycaprolactone/decellularized rat aorta extracellular matrix for small-diameter vascular grafts. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2022; 33:1664-1684. [PMID: 35446751 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2022.2069398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Although the continuous development of small-diameter vascular grafts (SDVGs) (D < 5 mm) continues, most vascular grafts are made from synthetic polymers, which lead to serious complications from arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular ischemia. Here, to address these shortcomings, we combine synthetic polymers with natural decellularized small-diameter vessels and loaded with growth factor. We fabricated vascular grafts by electrospinning polycaprolactone (PCL) to decellularized rat aorta matrix (ECM) followed by heparin and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) loading. In- vitro studies showed that PCL/ECM/VEGF vascular grafts, showed excellent hemocompatibility and biocompatibility properties. The vascular grafts implanted into the rat aorta revealed that the PCL/ECM/VEGF grafts promotes endothelial cells and smooth-muscle cells infiltration with a rate of FLK-1, ICAM1, and a-SMA distribution higher than that of the PCL and PCL/ECM vascular grafts at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after implantation. The PCL/ECM/VEGF vascular graft should be considered for potential small-diameter vascular grafts in clinical fields.
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- John Patrick Cuenca
- Department of Regenerative Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, South Korea
- Institute of Tissue Regeneration, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, South Korea
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Pollett PK, Tafakori L, Taylor PG. A Model for Cell Proliferation in a Developing Organism. J Math Biol 2022; 84:63. [PMID: 35752652 PMCID: PMC9233659 DOI: 10.1007/s00285-022-01769-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
In mathematical biology, there is a great deal of interest in producing continuum models by scaling discrete agent-based models governed by local stochastic rules. We discuss a particular example of this approach: a model for the proliferation of neural crest cells that can help us understand the development of Hirschprung's disease, a potentially-fatal condition in which the enteric nervous system of a new-born child does not extend all the way through the intestine and colon. Our starting point is a discrete-state, continuous-time Markov chain model proposed by Hywood et al. (2013a) for the location of the neural crest cells that make up the enteric nervous system. Hywood et al. (2013a) scaled their model to derive an approximate second order partial differential equation describing how the limiting expected number of neural crest cells evolve in space and time. In contrast, we exploit the relationship between the above-mentioned Markov chain model and the well-known Yule-Furry process to derive the exact form of the scaled version of the process. Furthermore, we provide expressions for other features of the domain agent occupancy process, such as the variance of the marginal occupancy at a particular site, the distribution of the number of agents that are yet to reach a given site and a stochastic description of the process itself.
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- Philip K Pollett
- School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Mathematical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.
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- School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Jørgensen SM, Lorentzen LG, Chuang CY, Davies MJ. Peroxynitrous acid-modified extracellular matrix alters gene and protein expression in human coronary artery smooth muscle cells and induces a pro-inflammatory phenotype. Free Radic Biol Med 2022; 186:43-52. [PMID: 35526806 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2022.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Leukocytes produce oxidants at inflammatory sites, including within the artery wall during the development of atherosclerosis. Developing lesions contain high numbers of activated leukocytes that generate reactive nitrogen species, including peroxynitrite/peroxynitrous acid (ONOO-/ONOOH), as evidenced by the presence of oxidized/nitrated molecules including extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins. ECM materials are critical for arterial wall integrity, function, and determine cell phenotype, with smooth muscle cells undergoing a phenotypic switch from quiescent/contractile to proliferative/synthetic during disease development. We hypothesized that ECM modification by ONOO-/ONOOH might drive this switch, and thereby potentially contribute to atherogenesis. ECM generated by primary human coronary artery smooth muscle cells (HCASMCs) was treated with increasing ONOO-/ONOOH concentrations (1-1000 μM). This generated significant damage on laminin, fibronectin and versican, and lower levels on collagens and glycosaminoglycans, together with the increasing concentrations of the damage biomarker 3-nitrotyrosine. Adhesion of naïve HCASMC to ECM modified by 1 μM ONOO-/ONOOH was enhanced, but significantly diminished by higher ONOO-/ONOOH treatment. Cell proliferation and metabolic activity were significantly enhanced by 100 μM ONOO-/ONOOH pre-treatment. These changes were accompanied by increased expression of genes involved in mitosis (PCNA, CCNA1, CCNB1), ECM (LAMA4, LAMB1, VCAN, FN1) and inflammation (IL-1B, IL-6, VCAM-1), and corresponding protein secretion (except VCAM-1) into the medium. These changes induced by modified ECM are consistent with HCASMC switching to a synthetic/proliferative/pro-inflammatory phenotype, together with ECM remodelling. These changes model those in atherosclerosis, suggesting a link between oxidant-modified ECM and disease progression, and highlight the potential of targeting oxidant generation as a therapeutic strategy.
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- Sara M Jørgensen
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, 2200, Denmark
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, 2200, Denmark
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, 2200, Denmark
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, 2200, Denmark.
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Zalghout S, Vo S, Arocas V, Jadoui S, Hamade E, Badran B, Oudar O, Charnaux N, Longrois D, Boulaftali Y, Bouton MC, Richard B. Syndecan-1 Is Overexpressed in Human Thoracic Aneurysm but Is Dispensable for the Disease Progression in a Mouse Model. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:839743. [PMID: 35548440 PMCID: PMC9082175 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.839743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) pooling has long been considered as one of the histopathological characteristics defining thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) together with smooth muscle cells (SMCs) apoptosis and elastin fibers degradation. However, little information is known about GAGs composition or their potential implication in TAA pathology. Syndecan-1 (SDC-1) is a heparan sulfate proteoglycan that is implicated in extracellular matrix (ECM) interaction and assembly, regulation of SMCs phenotype, and various aspects of inflammation in the vascular wall. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine whether SDC-1 expression was regulated in human TAA and to analyze its role in a mouse model of this disease. In the current work, the regulation of SDC-1 was examined in human biopsies by RT-qPCR, ELISA, and immunohistochemistry. In addition, the role of SDC-1 was evaluated in descending TAA in vivo using a mouse model combining both aortic wall weakening and hypertension. Our results showed that both SDC-1 mRNA and protein are overexpressed in the media layer of human TAA specimens. RT-qPCR experiments revealed a 3.6-fold overexpression of SDC-1 mRNA (p = 0.0024) and ELISA assays showed that SDC-1 protein was increased 2.3 times in TAA samples compared with healthy counterparts (221 ± 24 vs. 96 ± 33 pg/mg of tissue, respectively, p = 0.0012). Immunofluorescence imaging provided evidence that SMCs are the major cell type expressing SDC-1 in TAA media. Similarly, in the mouse model used, SDC-1 expression was increased in TAA specimens compared to healthy samples. Although its protective role against abdominal aneurysm has been reported, we observed that SDC-1 was dispensable for TAA prevalence or rupture. In addition, SDC-1 deficiency did not alter the extent of aortic wall dilatation, elastin degradation, collagen deposition, or leukocyte recruitment in our TAA model. These findings suggest that SDC-1 could be a biomarker revealing TAA pathology. Future investigations could uncover the underlying mechanisms leading to regulation of SDC-1 expression in TAA.
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- Sara Zalghout
- LVTS, INSERM, U1148, Paris, France
- Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Villetaneuse, France
- Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Molecular Immunology, Faculty of Sciences-I, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- LVTS, INSERM, U1148, Paris, France
- Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Bobigny, France
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- LVTS, INSERM, U1148, Paris, France
- Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- LVTS, INSERM, U1148, Paris, France
- Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Bobigny, France
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- Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Molecular Immunology, Faculty of Sciences-I, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Molecular Immunology, Faculty of Sciences-I, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- LVTS, INSERM, U1148, Paris, France
- Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Bobigny, France
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- LVTS, INSERM, U1148, Paris, France
- Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Bobigny, France
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- LVTS, INSERM, U1148, Paris, France
- Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- LVTS, INSERM, U1148, Paris, France
- Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- LVTS, INSERM, U1148, Paris, France
- Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Bobigny, France
- *Correspondence: Benjamin Richard
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Marei I, Abu Samaan T, Al-Quradaghi MA, Farah AA, Mahmud SH, Ding H, Triggle CR. 3D Tissue-Engineered Vascular Drug Screening Platforms: Promise and Considerations. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:847554. [PMID: 35310996 PMCID: PMC8931492 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.847554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Despite the efforts devoted to drug discovery and development, the number of new drug approvals have been decreasing. Specifically, cardiovascular developments have been showing amongst the lowest levels of approvals. In addition, concerns over the adverse effects of drugs to the cardiovascular system have been increasing and resulting in failure at the preclinical level as well as withdrawal of drugs post-marketing. Besides factors such as the increased cost of clinical trials and increases in the requirements and the complexity of the regulatory processes, there is also a gap between the currently existing pre-clinical screening methods and the clinical studies in humans. This gap is mainly caused by the lack of complexity in the currently used 2D cell culture-based screening systems, which do not accurately reflect human physiological conditions. Cell-based drug screening is widely accepted and extensively used and can provide an initial indication of the drugs' therapeutic efficacy and potential cytotoxicity. However, in vitro cell-based evaluation could in many instances provide contradictory findings to the in vivo testing in animal models and clinical trials. This drawback is related to the failure of these 2D cell culture systems to recapitulate the human physiological microenvironment in which the cells reside. In the body, cells reside within a complex physiological setting, where they interact with and respond to neighboring cells, extracellular matrix, mechanical stress, blood shear stress, and many other factors. These factors in sum affect the cellular response and the specific pathways that regulate variable vital functions such as proliferation, apoptosis, and differentiation. Although pre-clinical in vivo animal models provide this level of complexity, cross species differences can also cause contradictory results from that seen when the drug enters clinical trials. Thus, there is a need to better mimic human physiological conditions in pre-clinical studies to improve the efficiency of drug screening. A novel approach is to develop 3D tissue engineered miniaturized constructs in vitro that are based on human cells. In this review, we discuss the factors that should be considered to produce a successful vascular construct that is derived from human cells and is both reliable and reproducible.
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- Isra Marei
- Department of Pharmacology, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha, Qatar
- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
- *Correspondence: Isra Marei
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- Department of Pharmacology, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Pharmacology, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Pharmacology, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Pharmacology, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha, Qatar
- Chris R. Triggle
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Zhang F, Guo X, Xia Y, Mao L. An update on the phenotypic switching of vascular smooth muscle cells in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Cell Mol Life Sci 2021; 79:6. [PMID: 34936041 PMCID: PMC11072026 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-021-04079-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are involved in phenotypic switching in atherosclerosis. This switching is characterized by VSMC dedifferentiation, migration, and transdifferentiation into other cell types. VSMC phenotypic transitions have historically been considered bidirectional processes. Cells can adopt a physiological contraction phenotype or an alternative "synthetic" phenotype in response to injury. However, recent studies, including lineage tracing and single-cell sequencing studies, have shown that VSMCs downregulate contraction markers during atherosclerosis while adopting other phenotypes, including macrophage-like, foam cell, mesenchymal stem-like, myofibroblast-like, and osteochondral-like phenotypes. However, the molecular mechanism and processes regulating the switching of VSMCs at the onset of atherosclerosis are still unclear. This systematic review aims to review the critical outstanding challenges and issues that need further investigation and summarize the current knowledge in this field.
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- Feng Zhang
- Department of Neurology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Neurology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Neurology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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Pozzo CFSD, Sielski MS, de Campos Vidal B, Werneck CC, Vicente CP. A collagen I derived matricryptin increases aorta vascular wall remodeling after induced thrombosis in mouse. Thromb Res 2021; 209:59-68. [PMID: 34871983 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2021.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Revised: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
Matricryptins are collagen fragments proteolytically released from the extracellular matrix (ECM) with biological activity that can regulate several processes involved in ECM remodeling. Vessel wall matrix reorganization after lesion is important to the recovery of vascular function. This study aimed to analyze the effect of the peptide p1158/59 (Lindsey, 2015) on thrombosis, neointimal formation, and vascular remodeling of C57BL6 mice abdominal aorta. We used a FeCl3 induced vascular injury mice model and analyzed thrombus size, neointima formation, gelatinase activities in situ, re-endothelization, and collagen fibers organization on the arterial wall using polarization microscopy. As result, we observed that 2 days after injury the treatment with p1158/59 increased thrombus size and gelatinase activity, vascular lesion and it did not recover the endothelium loss induced by the chemical injury. We also observed that the peptide increased neointima growth and collagen birefringence, indicating collagen fibers reorganization. It also promoted increased re-endothelization and decreased activity of gelatinases 14 days after injury. Thus, we conclude that the peptide p1158/59 impaired the initial thrombosis recovery 2 days after injury but was able to induce vascular ECM remodeling after 14 days, improving vessel re-endothelization, collagen fibers deposition, and organization.
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- Department of Structural and Functional Biology, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Structural and Functional Biology, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Structural and Functional Biology, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Wai Yeung M, Wang S, van de Vegte YJ, Borisov O, van Setten J, Snieder H, Verweij N, Said MA, van der Harst P. Twenty-Five Novel Loci for Carotid Intima-Media Thickness: A Genome-Wide Association Study in >45 000 Individuals and Meta-Analysis of >100 000 Individuals. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2021; 42:484-501. [PMID: 34852643 PMCID: PMC8939707 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.121.317007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Carotid artery intima-media thickness (cIMT) is a widely accepted marker of subclinical atherosclerosis. Twenty susceptibility loci for cIMT were previously identified and the identification of additional susceptibility loci furthers our knowledge on the genetic architecture underlying atherosclerosis. Approach and Results: We performed 3 genome-wide association studies in 45 185 participants from the UK Biobank study who underwent cIMT measurements and had data on minimum, mean, and maximum thickness. We replicated 15 known loci and identified 20 novel loci associated with cIMT at P<5×10-8. Seven novel loci (ZNF385D, ADAMTS9, EDNRA, HAND2, MYOCD, ITCH/EDEM2/matrix metalloproteinase [MMP]24, and MRTFA) were identified in all 3 phenotypes. An additional new locus (LOXL1) was identified in the meta-analysis of the 3 phenotypes. Sex interaction analysis revealed sex differences in 7 loci including a novel locus (SYNE3) in males. Meta-analysis of UK Biobank data with a previous meta-analysis led to identification of three novel loci (APOB, FIP1L1, and LOXL4). Transcriptome-wide association analyses implicated additional genes ARHGAP42, NDRG4, and KANK2. Gene set analysis showed an enrichment in extracellular organization and the PDGF (platelet-derived growth factor) signaling pathway. We found positive genetic correlations of cIMT with coronary artery disease rg=0.21 (P=1.4×10-7), peripheral artery disease rg=0.45 (P=5.3×10-5), and systolic blood pressure rg=0.30 (P=4.0×10-18). A negative genetic correlation between average of maximum cIMT and high-density lipoprotein was found rg=-0.12 (P=7.0×10-4). CONCLUSIONS Genome-wide association meta-analyses in >100 000 individuals identified 25 novel loci associated with cIMT providing insights into genes and tissue-specific regulatory mechanisms of proatherosclerotic processes. We found evidence for shared biological mechanisms with cardiovascular diseases.
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- Ming Wai Yeung
- Department of Cardiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands. (M.W.Y., S.W., Y.J.v.d.V., N.V., M.A.S., P.v.d.H.)
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands. (M.W.Y., S.W., Y.J.v.d.V., N.V., M.A.S., P.v.d.H.).,Department of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands. (S.W., H.S.)
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands. (M.W.Y., S.W., Y.J.v.d.V., N.V., M.A.S., P.v.d.H.)
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- Institute for Genomic Statistics and Bioinformatics, University Hospital Bonn, Germany (O.B.)
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- Division of Heart & Lungs, Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, University of Utrecht, the Netherlands (M.W.Y., J.v.S., P.v.d.H.)
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands. (S.W., H.S.)
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands. (M.W.Y., S.W., Y.J.v.d.V., N.V., M.A.S., P.v.d.H.)
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands. (M.W.Y., S.W., Y.J.v.d.V., N.V., M.A.S., P.v.d.H.).,Division of Heart & Lungs, Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, University of Utrecht, the Netherlands (M.W.Y., J.v.S., P.v.d.H.)
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands. (M.W.Y., S.W., Y.J.v.d.V., N.V., M.A.S., P.v.d.H.).,Division of Heart & Lungs, Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, University of Utrecht, the Netherlands (M.W.Y., J.v.S., P.v.d.H.)
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Diehl V, Huber LS, Trebicka J, Wygrecka M, Iozzo RV, Schaefer L. The Role of Decorin and Biglycan Signaling in Tumorigenesis. Front Oncol 2021; 11:801801. [PMID: 34917515 PMCID: PMC8668865 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.801801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The complex and adaptive nature of malignant neoplasm constitute a major challenge for the development of effective anti-oncogenic therapies. Emerging evidence has uncovered the pivotal functions exerted by the small leucine-rich proteoglycans, decorin and biglycan, in affecting tumor growth and progression. In their soluble forms, decorin and biglycan act as powerful signaling molecules. By receptor-mediated signal transduction, both proteoglycans modulate key processes vital for tumor initiation and progression, such as autophagy, inflammation, cell-cycle, apoptosis, and angiogenesis. Despite of their structural homology, these two proteoglycans interact with distinct cell surface receptors and thus modulate distinct signaling pathways that ultimately affect cancer development. In this review, we summarize growing evidence for the complex roles of decorin and biglycan signaling in tumor biology and address potential novel therapeutic implications.
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- Valentina Diehl
- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Center for Infection and Genomics of the Lung, Member of the German Center for Lung Research, University of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Cell Biology and the Translational Cellular Oncology Program, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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Exosome-eluting stents for vascular healing after ischaemic injury. Nat Biomed Eng 2021; 5:1174-1188. [PMID: 33820981 PMCID: PMC8490494 DOI: 10.1038/s41551-021-00705-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Drug-eluting stents implanted after ischaemic injury reduce the proliferation of endothelial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells and thus neointimal hyperplasia. However, the eluted drug also slows down the re-endothelialization process, delays arterial healing and can increase the risk of late restenosis. Here we show that stents releasing exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells in the presence of reactive oxygen species enhance vascular healing in rats with renal ischaemia-reperfusion injury, promoting endothelial cell tube formation and proliferation, and impairing the migration of smooth muscle cells. Compared with drug-eluting stents and bare-metal stents, the exosome-coated stents accelerated re-endothelialization and decreased in-stent restenosis 28 days after implantation. We also show that exosome-eluting stents implanted in the abdominal aorta of rats with unilateral hindlimb ischaemia regulated macrophage polarization, reduced local vascular and systemic inflammation, and promoted muscle tissue repair.
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Vazquez-Padron RI, Duque JC, Tabbara M, Salman LH, Martinez L. Intimal Hyperplasia and Arteriovenous Fistula Failure: Looking Beyond Size Differences. KIDNEY360 2021; 2:1360-1372. [PMID: 34765989 PMCID: PMC8579754 DOI: 10.34067/kid.0002022021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The development of venous intimal hyperplasia (IH) has been historically associated with failure of arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) used for hemodialysis. This long-standing assumption, based on histological observations, has been recently challenged by clinical studies indicating that the size of the intima by itself is not enough to explain stenosis or AVF maturation failure. Irrespective of this lack of association, IH is present in most native veins and fistulas, is prominent in many cases, and suggests a role in the vein that may not be reflected by its dimensions. Therefore, the contribution of IH to AVF dysfunction remains controversial. Using only clinical data and avoiding extrapolations from animal models, we critically discuss the biological significance of IH in vein remodeling, vascular access function, and the response of the venous wall to repeated trauma in hemodialysis patients. We address questions and pose new ones such as: What are the factors that contribute to IH in pre-access veins and AVFs? Do cellular phenotypes and composition of the intima influence AVF function? Are there protective roles of the venous intima? This review explores these possibilities, with hopes of rekindling a critical discussion about venous IH that goes beyond thickness and AVF outcomes.
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- Roberto I Vazquez-Padron
- DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida
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- Katz Family Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida
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- DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida
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- Division of Nephrology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York
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- DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida
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Liu N, Xue Y, Tang J, Zhang M, Ren X, Fu J. The dynamic change of phenotypic markers of smooth muscle cells in an animal model of cerebral small vessel disease. Microvasc Res 2021; 133:104061. [PMID: 32827495 DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2020.104061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND The pathological character of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) is the dysfunction of cerebral small arteries caused by risk factors. A switch from the contractile phenotype to the synthetic phenotype of vascular smooth muscle cells (SMCs) can decrease the contractility of arteries. The alteration of the vascular wall extracellular matrix (ECM) is found to regulate the process. We speculated that SMCs phenotype changes may also occur in CSVD induced by hypertension and the alteration of ECM especially fibronectin and laminin may regulate the process. METHOD Male spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) were used as a CSVD animal model. SMCs phenotypic markers and the ECM expression of the cerebral small arteries of SHR at different ages were evaluated by immunofluorescence. The phenotype changes of primary brain microvascular SMCs cultured on laminin-coating dish or fibronectin-coating dish were evaluated by western blot. RESULT A switch from the contractile phenotype to synthetic phenotype in SHR at 10 and 22 weeks of age was observed. Meanwhile, increased expression of fibronectin and a temporary decline of laminin was found in small arteries of SHR at 22 weeks. In vitro experiments also convinced that SMCs cultured on a fibronectin-coating dish failed to maintain contractile phenotype. While at 50 weeks, significant drops of both synthetic and contractile phenotypic markers were witnessed in SHR, with high expressions of four kinds of ECM. CONCLUSION SMCs in cerebral small arteries exhibited a switch from the contractile phenotype to synthetic phenotype during the chronic process of hypertension and aging. Moreover, the change of fibronectin and laminin may regulate the process.
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MESH Headings
- Age Factors
- Animals
- Biomarkers/metabolism
- Cells, Cultured
- Cerebral Arteries/metabolism
- Cerebral Arteries/pathology
- Cerebral Arteries/physiopathology
- Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases/etiology
- Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases/metabolism
- Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases/pathology
- Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases/physiopathology
- Disease Models, Animal
- Extracellular Matrix/metabolism
- Extracellular Matrix/pathology
- Fibronectins/metabolism
- Hypertension/complications
- Hypertension/metabolism
- Hypertension/physiopathology
- Laminin/metabolism
- Male
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/metabolism
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/pathology
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/physiopathology
- Myocytes, Smooth Muscle/metabolism
- Myocytes, Smooth Muscle/pathology
- Phenotype
- Rats, Inbred SHR
- Rats, Inbred WKY
- Vascular Remodeling
- Vasoconstriction
- Rats
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- Na Liu
- Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No.12 Wulumuqi Zhong Road, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No.12 Wulumuqi Zhong Road, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No.12 Wulumuqi Zhong Road, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Neurology, North Huashan hospital, Fudan University, No.108 Lu Xiang Road, Shanghai 201900, China
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- Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No.12 Wulumuqi Zhong Road, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No.12 Wulumuqi Zhong Road, Shanghai 200040, China; Department of Neurology, North Huashan hospital, Fudan University, No.108 Lu Xiang Road, Shanghai 201900, China.
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Hosio M, Jaks V, Lagus H, Vuola J, Ogawa R, Kankuri E. Primary Ciliary Signaling in the Skin-Contribution to Wound Healing and Scarring. Front Cell Dev Biol 2020; 8:578384. [PMID: 33282860 PMCID: PMC7691485 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.578384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Primary cilia (PC) are solitary, post-mitotic, microtubule-based, and membrane-covered protrusions that are found on almost every mammalian cell. PC are specialized cellular sensory organelles that transmit environmental information to the cell. Signaling through PC is involved in the regulation of a variety of cellular processes, including proliferation, differentiation, and migration. Conversely, defective, or abnormal PC signaling can contribute to the development of various pathological conditions. Our knowledge of the role of PC in organ development and function is largely based on ciliopathies, a family of genetic disorders with mutations affecting the structure and function of PC. In this review, we focus on the role of PC in their major signaling pathways active in skin cells, and their contribution to wound healing and scarring. To provide comprehensive insights into the current understanding of PC functions, we have collected data available in the literature, including evidence across cell types, tissues, and animal species. We conclude that PC are underappreciated subcellular organelles that significantly contribute to both physiological and pathological processes of the skin development and wound healing. Thus, PC assembly and disassembly and PC signaling may serve as attractive targets for antifibrotic and antiscarring therapies.
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- Mayu Hosio
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
- Dermatology Clinic, Tartu University Hospital, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Wound Healing Centre, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Boezio GL, Bensimon-Brito A, Piesker J, Guenther S, Helker CS, Stainier DY. Endothelial TGF-β signaling instructs smooth muscle cell development in the cardiac outflow tract. eLife 2020; 9:57603. [PMID: 32990594 PMCID: PMC7524555 DOI: 10.7554/elife.57603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The development of the cardiac outflow tract (OFT), which connects the heart to the great arteries, relies on a complex crosstalk between endothelial (ECs) and smooth muscle (SMCs) cells. Defects in OFT development can lead to severe malformations, including aortic aneurysms, which are frequently associated with impaired TGF-β signaling. To better understand the role of TGF-β signaling in OFT formation, we generated zebrafish lacking the TGF-β receptor Alk5 and found a strikingly specific dilation of the OFT: alk5-/- OFTs exhibit increased EC numbers as well as extracellular matrix (ECM) and SMC disorganization. Surprisingly, endothelial-specific alk5 overexpression in alk5-/- rescues the EC, ECM, and SMC defects. Transcriptomic analyses reveal downregulation of the ECM gene fibulin-5, which when overexpressed in ECs ameliorates OFT morphology and function. These findings reveal a new requirement for endothelial TGF-β signaling in OFT morphogenesis and suggest an important role for the endothelium in the etiology of aortic malformations.
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- Giulia Lm Boezio
- Department of Developmental Genetics, Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Department of Developmental Genetics, Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Scientific Service Group Microscopy, Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Bioinformatics and Deep Sequencing Platform, Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Department of Developmental Genetics, Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Department of Developmental Genetics, Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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Leclech C, Natale CF, Barakat AI. The basement membrane as a structured surface - role in vascular health and disease. J Cell Sci 2020; 133:133/18/jcs239889. [PMID: 32938688 DOI: 10.1242/jcs.239889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The basement membrane (BM) is a thin specialized extracellular matrix that functions as a cellular anchorage site, a physical barrier and a signaling hub. While the literature on the biochemical composition and biological activity of the BM is extensive, the central importance of the physical properties of the BM, most notably its mechanical stiffness and topographical features, in regulating cellular function has only recently been recognized. In this Review, we focus on the biophysical attributes of the BM and their influence on cellular behavior. After a brief overview of the biochemical composition, assembly and function of the BM, we describe the mechanical properties and topographical structure of various BMs. We then focus specifically on the vascular BM as a nano- and micro-scale structured surface and review how its architecture can modulate endothelial cell structure and function. Finally, we discuss the pathological ramifications of the biophysical properties of the vascular BM and highlight the potential of mimicking BM topography to improve the design of implantable endovascular devices and advance the burgeoning field of vascular tissue engineering.
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- Claire Leclech
- Hydrodynamics Laboratory, CNRS UMR7646, Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France
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- Hydrodynamics Laboratory, CNRS UMR7646, Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France.,Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Biomaterials (CRIB), University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Hydrodynamics Laboratory, CNRS UMR7646, Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France
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Kim WK, Chudoba R, Milster S, Roa R, Kanduč M, Dzubiella J. Tuning the selective permeability of polydisperse polymer networks. SOFT MATTER 2020; 16:8144-8154. [PMID: 32935731 DOI: 10.1039/d0sm01083a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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We study the permeability and selectivity ('permselectivity') of model membranes made of polydisperse polymer networks for molecular penetrant transport, using coarse-grained, implicit-solvent computer simulations. In our work, permeability P is determined on the linear-response level using the solution-diffusion model, P = KDin, i.e., by calculating the equilibrium penetrant partition ratio K and penetrant diffusivity Din inside the membrane. We vary two key parameters, namely the network-network interaction, which controls the degree of swelling and collapse of the network, and the network-penetrant interaction, which tunes the selective penetrant uptake and microscopic energy landscape for diffusive transport. We find that the partitioning K covers four orders of magnitude and is a non-monotonic function of the parameters, well interpreted by a second-order virial expansion of the free energy of transferring one penetrant from a reservoir into the membrane. Moreover, we find that the penetrant diffusivity Din in the polydisperse networks, in contrast to highly ordered membrane structures, exhibits relatively simple exponential decays. We propose a semi-empirical scaling law for the penetrant diffusion that describes the simulation data for a wide range of densities and interaction parameters. The resulting permeability P turns out to follow the qualitative behavior (including maximization and minimization) of partitioning. However, partitioning and diffusion are typically anti-correlated, yielding large quantitative cancellations, controlled and fine-tuned by the network density and interactions, as rationalized by our scaling laws. We finally demonstrate that even small changes of network-penetrant interactions, e.g., by half a kBT, modify the permselectivity by almost one order of magnitude.
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- Won Kyu Kim
- Korea Institute for Advanced Study, Seoul 02455, Republic of Korea.
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- Research Group for Simulations of Energy Materials, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, D-14109 Berlin, Germany and Division of Theoretical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Lund University, P.O. Box 124, SE-22100 Lund, Sweden
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- Research Group for Simulations of Energy Materials, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, D-14109 Berlin, Germany and Applied Theoretical Physics-Computational Physics, Physikalisches Institut, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, D-79104 Freiburg, Germany.
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- Departamento de Física Aplicada I, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Málaga, E-29071 Málaga, Spain
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- JoŽef Stefan Institute, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Research Group for Simulations of Energy Materials, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, D-14109 Berlin, Germany and Applied Theoretical Physics-Computational Physics, Physikalisches Institut, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, D-79104 Freiburg, Germany. and Cluster of Excellence livMatS @ FIT - Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, D-79110 Freiburg, Germany
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Debele TA, Su WP. Polysaccharide and protein-based functional wound dressing materials and applications. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2020.1809403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Tilahun Ayane Debele
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, No. 138, Sheng Li Road, Tainan 704, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, No. 138, Sheng Li Road, Tainan 704, Taiwan
- Departments of Oncology and Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 704, Taiwan
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Ruehle MA, Eastburn EA, LaBelle SA, Krishnan L, Weiss JA, Boerckel JD, Wood LB, Guldberg RE, Willett NJ. Extracellular matrix compression temporally regulates microvascular angiogenesis. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2020; 6:eabb6351. [PMID: 32937368 PMCID: PMC7442478 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abb6351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Mechanical cues influence tissue regeneration, and although vasculature is known to be mechanically sensitive, little is known about the effects of bulk extracellular matrix deformation on the nascent vessel networks found in healing tissues. Previously, we found that dynamic matrix compression in vivo potently regulated revascularization during bone tissue regeneration; however, whether matrix deformations directly regulate angiogenesis remained unknown. Here, we demonstrated that load initiation time, magnitude, and mode all regulate microvascular growth, as well as upstream angiogenic and mechanotransduction signaling pathways. Immediate load initiation inhibited angiogenesis and expression of early sprout tip cell selection genes, while delayed loading enhanced microvascular network formation and upstream signaling pathways. This research provides foundational understanding of how extracellular matrix mechanics regulate angiogenesis and has critical implications for clinical translation of new regenerative medicine therapies and physical rehabilitation strategies designed to enhance revascularization during tissue regeneration.
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- M A Ruehle
- Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology & Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
- Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
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- Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
- Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
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- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania Center for Engineering Mechanobiology Penn Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- George. W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA USA
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- Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403, USA
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- Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology & Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- Research Service, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, GA 30033, USA
- Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University, Decatur, GA 30033, USA
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Jain M, Dhanesha N, Doddapattar P, Chorawala MR, Nayak MK, Cornelissen A, Guo L, Finn AV, Lentz SR, Chauhan AK. Smooth muscle cell-specific fibronectin-EDA mediates phenotypic switching and neointimal hyperplasia. J Clin Invest 2020; 130:295-314. [PMID: 31763999 DOI: 10.1172/jci124708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Fibronectin-splice variant containing extra domain A (Fn-EDA) is associated with smooth muscle cells (SMCs) following vascular injury. The role of SMC-derived Fn-EDA in SMC phenotypic switching or its implication in neointimal hyperplasia remains unclear. Herein, using human coronary artery sections with a bare metal stent, we demonstrate the expression of Fn-EDA in the vicinity of SMC-rich neointima and peri-strut areas. In mice, Fn-EDA colocalizes with SMCs in the neointima of injured carotid arteries and promotes neointima formation in the comorbid condition of hyperlipidemia by potentiating SMC proliferation and migration. No sex-based differences were observed. Mechanistic studies suggested that Fn-EDA mediates integrin- and TLR4-dependent proliferation and migration through activation of FAK/Src and Akt1/mTOR signaling, respectively. Specific deletion of Fn-EDA in SMCs, but not in endothelial cells, reduced intimal hyperplasia and suppressed the SMC synthetic phenotype concomitant with decreased Akt1/mTOR signaling. Targeting Fn-EDA in human aortic SMCs suppressed the synthetic phenotype and downregulated Akt1/mTOR signaling. These results reveal that SMC-derived Fn-EDA potentiates phenotypic switching in human and mouse aortic SMCs and neointimal hyperplasia in the mouse. We suggest that targeting Fn-EDA could be explored as a potential therapeutic strategy to reduce neointimal hyperplasia.
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- Manish Jain
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- CVPath Institute Inc., Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
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- CVPath Institute Inc., Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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Doddapattar P, Dev R, Jain M, Dhanesha N, Chauhan AK. Differential Roles of Endothelial Cell-Derived and Smooth Muscle Cell-Derived Fibronectin Containing Extra Domain A in Early and Late Atherosclerosis. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2020; 40:1738-1747. [PMID: 32434411 PMCID: PMC7337357 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.120.314459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The extracellular matrix of atherosclerotic arteries contains abundant deposits of cellular Fn-EDA (fibronectin containing extra domain A), suggesting a functional role in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis. Fn-EDA is synthesized by several cell types, including endothelial cells (ECs) and smooth muscle cells (SMCs), which are known to contribute to different stages of atherosclerosis. Although previous studies using global Fn-EDA-deficient mice have demonstrated that Fn-EDA is proatherogenic, the cell-specific role of EC versus SMC-derived-Fn-EDA in atherosclerosis has not been investigated yet. Approach and Results: To determine the relative contribution of different pools of Fn-EDA in atherosclerosis, we generated mutant strains lacking Fn-EDA in the ECs (Fn-EDAEC-KO) or smooth muscle cells (Fn-EDASMC-KO) on apolipoprotein E-deficient (Apoe-/-) background. The extent of atherosclerotic lesion progression was evaluated in whole aortae, and cross-sections of the aortic sinus in male and female mice fed a high-fat Western diet for either 4 weeks (early atherosclerosis) or 14 weeks (late atherosclerosis). Irrespective of sex, Fn-EDAEC-KO, but not Fn-EDASMC-KO mice, exhibited significantly reduced early atherogenesis concomitant with decrease in inflammatory cells (neutrophil and macrophage) and VCAM-1 (vascular cell adhesion molecule-1) expression levels within the plaques. In late atherosclerosis model, irrespective of sex, Fn-EDASMC-KO mice exhibited significantly reduced atherogenesis, but not Fn-EDAEC-KO mice, that was concomitant with decreased macrophage content within plaques. Lesional SMCs, collagen content, and plasma inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α [tumor necrosis factor-α] and IL-1β [interleukin-1β]), total cholesterol, and triglyceride levels were comparable among groups. CONCLUSIONS EC-derived Fn-EDA contributes to early atherosclerosis, whereas SMC-derived Fn-EDA contributes to late atherosclerosis.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Aorta/metabolism
- Aorta/pathology
- Aortic Diseases/genetics
- Aortic Diseases/metabolism
- Aortic Diseases/pathology
- Atherosclerosis/genetics
- Atherosclerosis/metabolism
- Atherosclerosis/pathology
- Cytokines/blood
- Diet, High-Fat
- Disease Models, Animal
- Disease Progression
- Endothelial Cells/metabolism
- Endothelial Cells/pathology
- Female
- Fibronectins/deficiency
- Fibronectins/genetics
- Fibronectins/metabolism
- Inflammation Mediators/blood
- Lipids/blood
- Macrophages/metabolism
- Male
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Mice, Knockout, ApoE
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/metabolism
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/pathology
- Myocytes, Smooth Muscle/metabolism
- Myocytes, Smooth Muscle/pathology
- Neutrophils/metabolism
- Plaque, Atherosclerotic
- Signal Transduction
- Time Factors
- Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1/metabolism
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- Prakash Doddapattar
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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Melatonin enhances atherosclerotic plaque stability by inducing prolyl-4-hydroxylase α1 expression. J Hypertens 2020; 37:964-971. [PMID: 30335670 DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0000000000001979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Melatonin, an endogenous neurohormone secreted predominately by the pineal gland, has a variety of physiological functions. However, its protective role in atherosclerosis is not clear. In this study, we sought to investigate the potential effects of melatonin in modulating atherosclerotic plaque stability in apolipoprotein E knockout (ApoE) mice. METHOD AND RESULTS Smooth muscle cells were treated with melatonin, which significantly increased mRNA and protein levels of a key intracellular enzyme essential for collagen maturation and secretion, prolyl-4-hydroxylase α1 (P4Hα1). Mechanistically, melatonin increased Akt phosphorylation and transcriptional activation of specificity protein 1 (Sp1), which bound with the P4Hα1 promoter and then induced P4Hα1 expression. Pretreatment with either Akt inhibitor LY294002 or Sp1 inhibitor mithramycin A (MTM) could inhibit melatonin-induced P4Hα1 expression. Finally, atherosclerotic lesions were induced by placing a perivascular collar on the right common carotid artery of ApoE mice, which were received with or without different doses of melatonin or MTM. High-dose melatonin enhanced atherosclerotic plaque stability in ApoE mice in vivo by inducing the expression of P4Hα1, which was reversed by MTM. CONCLUSION We propose that melatonin supplementation may provide a novel and promising approach to atherosclerosis treatment.
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Rickel AP, Sanyour HJ, Leyda NA, Hong Z. Extracellular Matrix Proteins and Substrate Stiffness Synergistically Regulate Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Migration and Cortical Cytoskeleton Organization. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:2360-2369. [PMID: 34327310 PMCID: PMC8318011 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c00100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) migration is a critical step in the progression of cardiovascular disease and aging. Migrating VSMCs encounter a highly heterogeneous environment with the varying extracellular matrix (ECM) composition due to the differential synthesis of collagen and fibronectin (FN) in different regions and greatly changing stiffness, ranging from the soft necrotic core of plaques to hard calcifications within blood vessel walls. In this study, we demonstrate an application of a two-dimensional (2D) model consisting of an elastically tunable polyacrylamide gel of varying stiffness and ECM protein coating to study VSMC migration. This model mimics the in vivo microenvironment that VSMCs experience within a blood vessel wall, which may help identify potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of atherosclerosis. We found that substrate stiffness had differential effects on VSMC migration on type 1 collagen (COL1) and FN-coated substrates. VSMCs on COL1-coated substrates showed significantly diminished migration distance on stiffer substrates, while on FN-coated substrates VSMCs had significantly increased migration distance. In addition, cortical stress fiber orientation increased in VSMCs cultured on more rigid COL1-coated substrates, while decreasing on stiffer FN-coated substrates. On both proteins, a more disorganized cytoskeletal architecture was associated with faster migration. Overall, these results demonstrate that different ECM proteins can cause substrate stiffness to have differential effects on VSMC migration in the progression of cardiovascular diseases and aging.
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- Alex P Rickel
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57107, United States; BIOSNTR, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57107, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57107, United States; BIOSNTR, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57107, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57107, United States; BIOSNTR, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57107, United States
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Song JB, Shen J, Fan J, Zhang Z, Yi ZJ, Bai S, Mu XL, Xiao L. Effects of a Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitor-Eluting Stent on In-Stent Restenosis. Med Sci Monit 2020; 26:e922556. [PMID: 32214058 PMCID: PMC7119448 DOI: 10.12659/msm.922556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to compare changes in the extracellular matrix after implantation of a stent that elutes a matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitor (GM6001); and to determine the effects of the GM6001-eluting stent upon prevention of in-stent restenosis (ISR). Material/Methods We included 48 Guangxi Bama mini-pigs in this study. A GM6001-eluting stent was placed in one iliac artery and a stent that did not elute GM6001 was placed in the contralateral iliac artery. The iliac arteries were removed at 6 hours as well as 1, 7, 14, 56, 84, and 336 days after stent placement. Arteries were analyzed for morphometry, gelatinase content, different phenotypes of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), collagen content, apoptotic rate, and cell density. Results The vascular lumen areas of the GM6001 group were significantly increased and the neointimal areas were significantly reduced compared with the control group from the 7 days to the 336 days. In the 2 groups, expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9 peaked simultaneously, but GM6001-eluting stents inhibited expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in the vascular media and neointima (especially around the struts) significantly. In the GM6001 group, expression of tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase (TIMP)-1, TIMP-2, myosin heavy chain 10 (MYH-10, marker of the proliferative phenotype of VSMCs), collagen content, percentage of apoptotic cells, and cell density were also decreased significantly compared with those in the control group. Conclusion Use of GM6001-eluting stents resulted in persistent and potent inhibition of intimal hyperplasia, an increase in luminal area, and no obvious thrombosis in the arteries of the mini-pigs.
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- Jian-Bo Song
- Department of Intervention, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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- Department of Intervention, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (mainland).,Department of Intervention, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China (mainland)
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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- Department of Intervention, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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- Department of Intervention, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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- Department of Intervention, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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- Department of Intervention, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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- Department of Intervention, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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Scuruchi M, Potì F, Rodríguez-Carrio J, Campo GM, Mandraffino G. Biglycan and atherosclerosis: Lessons from high cardiovascular risk conditions. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Biol Lipids 2020; 1865:158545. [PMID: 31672572 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2019.158545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Atherosclerosis (ATH) is a chronic, dynamic, evolutive process involving morphological and structural subversion of artery walls, leading to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. ATH generally initiates during the childhood, occurring as a result of a number of changes in the intima tunica and in the media of arteries. A key event occurring during the pathobiology of ATH is the accumulation of lipoproteins in the sub-intimal spaces mediated by extracellular matrix (ECM) molecules, especially by the chondroitin sulfate/dermatan sulfate (CS/DS) -containing proteoglycans (CS/DSPGs). Among them, the proteoglycan biglycan (BGN) is critically involved in the onset and progression of ATH and evidences show that BGN represents the missing link between the pro-atherogenic status induced by both traditional and non-traditional cardiovascular risk factors and the development and progression of vascular damage. In the light of these findings, the role of BGN in dyslipidemia, hypertension, cigarette smoking, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and inflammatory status is briefly analyzed and discussed in order to shed new light on the underlying mechanisms governing the association between BGN and ATH.
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- Michele Scuruchi
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery-Unit of Neurosciences, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Area of Immunology, Department of Functional Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain; Bone and Mineral Research Unit, Instituto Reina Sofía de Investigación Nefrológica, REDinREN Del ISCIII, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
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Huttunen MJ, Hristu R, Dumitru A, Floroiu I, Costache M, Stanciu SG. Multiphoton microscopy of the dermoepidermal junction and automated identification of dysplastic tissues with deep learning. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2020; 11:186-199. [PMID: 32010509 PMCID: PMC6968761 DOI: 10.1364/boe.11.000186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2019] [Revised: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Histopathological image analysis performed by a trained expert is currently regarded as the gold-standard for the diagnostics of many pathologies, including cancers. However, such approaches are laborious, time consuming and contain a risk for bias or human error. There is thus a clear need for faster, less intrusive and more accurate diagnostic solutions, requiring also minimal human intervention. Multiphoton microscopy (MPM) can alleviate some of the drawbacks specific to traditional histopathology by exploiting various endogenous optical signals to provide virtual biopsies that reflect the architecture and composition of tissues, both in-vivo or ex-vivo. Here we show that MPM imaging of the dermoepidermal junction (DEJ) in unstained fixed tissues provides useful cues for a histopathologist to identify the onset of non-melanoma skin cancers. Furthermore, we show that MPM images collected on the DEJ, besides being easy to interpret by a trained specialist, can be automatically classified into healthy and dysplastic classes with high precision using a Deep Learning method and existing pre-trained convolutional neural networks. Our results suggest that deep learning enhanced MPM for in-vivo skin cancer screening could facilitate timely diagnosis and intervention, enabling thus more optimal therapeutic approaches.
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- Mikko J. Huttunen
- Photonics Laboratory, Physics Unit, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
- These authors contributed equally to this work
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- Center for Microscopy-Microanalysis and Information Processing, Politehnica University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
- These authors contributed equally to this work
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- Department of Pathology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
- These authors contributed equally to this work
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- Center for Microscopy-Microanalysis and Information Processing, Politehnica University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Medical Engineering, Politehnica University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Pathology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Center for Microscopy-Microanalysis and Information Processing, Politehnica University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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Kristen M, Ainsworth MJ. Fiber Scaffold Patterning for Mending Hearts: 3D Organization Bringing the Next Step. Adv Healthc Mater 2020; 9:e1900775. [PMID: 31603288 PMCID: PMC7116178 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201900775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Revised: 09/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Heart failure (HF) is a leading cause of death worldwide. The most common conditions that lead to HF are coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, valve disorders, high blood pressure, and cardiomyopathy. Due to the limited regenerative capacity of the heart, the only curative therapy currently available is heart transplantation. Therefore, there is a great need for the development of novel regenerative strategies to repair the injured myocardium, replace damaged valves, and treat occluded coronary arteries. Recent advances in manufacturing technologies have resulted in the precise fabrication of 3D fiber scaffolds with high architectural control that can support and guide new tissue growth, opening exciting new avenues for repair of the human heart. This review discusses the recent advancements in the novel research field of fiber patterning manufacturing technologies for cardiac tissue engineering (cTE) and to what extent these technologies could meet the requirements of the highly organized and structured cardiac tissues. Additionally, future directions of these novel fiber patterning technologies, designs, and applicability to advance cTE are presented.
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- Marleen Kristen
- Regenerative Medicine Center, University Medical Center Utrecht,
Utrecht 3584 CT, The Netherlands; Department of Orthopedics, University Medical
Center Utrecht, Utrecht 3584 CX, The Netherlands
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- Regenerative Medicine Center, University Medical Center Utrecht,
Utrecht 3584 CT, The Netherlands; Department of Orthopedics, University Medical
Center Utrecht, Utrecht 3584 CX, The Netherlands
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Coronary Artery Disease: From Mechanism to Clinical Practice. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2020; 1177:1-36. [PMID: 32246442 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-2517-9_1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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In most developed countries, coronary artery disease (CAD), mostly caused by atherosclerosis of coronary arteries, is one of the primary causes of death. From 1990s to 2000s, mortality caused by acute MI declined up to 50%. The incidence of CAD is related with age, gender, economic, etc. Atherosclerosis contains some highly correlative processes such as lipid disturbances, thrombosis, inflammation, vascular smooth cell activation, remodeling, platelet activation, endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, altered matrix metabolism, and genetic factors. Risk factors of CAD exist among many individuals of the general population, which includes hypertension, lipids and lipoproteins metabolism disturbances, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, age, genders, lifestyle, cigarette smoking, diet, obesity, and family history. Angina pectoris is caused by myocardial ischemia in the main expression of pain in the chest or adjoining area, which is usually a result of exertion and related to myocardial function disorder. Typical angina pectoris would last for minutes with gradual exacerbation. Rest, sit, or stop walking are the usual preference for patients with angina, and reaching the maximum intensity in seconds is uncommon. Rest or nitroglycerin usage can relieve typical angina pectoris within minutes. So far, a widely accepted angina pectoris severity grading system included CCS (Canadian Cardiovascular Society) classification, Califf score, and Goldman scale. Patients with ST-segment elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI) may have different symptoms and signs of both severe angina pectoris and various complications. The combination of rising usage of sensitive MI biomarkers and precise imaging techniques, including electrocardiograph (ECG), computed tomography, and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, made the new MI criteria necessary. Complications of acute myocardial infarction include left ventricular dysfunction, cardiogenic shock, structural complications, arrhythmia, recurrent chest discomfort, recurrent ischemia and infarction, pericardial effusion, pericarditis, post-myocardial infarction syndrome, venous thrombosis pulmonary embolism, left ventricular aneurysm, left ventricular thrombus, and arterial embolism.
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Leyva-Verduzco AA, Castillo-Ortega MM, Chan-Chan LH, Silva-Campa E, Galaz-Méndez R, Vera-Graziano R, Encinas-Encinas JC, Del Castillo-Castro T, Rodríguez-Félix DE, Santacruz-Ortega HDC, Santos-Sauceda I. Electrospun tubes based on PLA, gelatin and genipin in different arrangements for blood vessel tissue engineering. Polym Bull (Berl) 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-019-03057-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Bi H, Ye K, Jin S. Proteomic analysis of decellularized pancreatic matrix identifies collagen V as a critical regulator for islet organogenesis from human pluripotent stem cells. Biomaterials 2019; 233:119673. [PMID: 31866049 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2019.119673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2019] [Revised: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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In pancreatic tissue engineering, generating human pancreatic islet organoids from stem cells has been challenging due mainly to a poor understanding of niches required for multicellular tissue self-assembly in vitro. In this study, we aimed to identify bioactive, chemically defined niches from natural, biological materials for islet development in vitro. We investigated the proteomics of decellularized rat pancreatic extracellular matrix (dpECM) hydrogel using advanced bioinformatics analysis, and identified that type V collagen (ColV) is constantly and abundantly present in dpECM hydrogel. Niches provided to human pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) by presenting ColV in matrix coating substrates permitted stem cells progression into islet-like organoids that consist of all major pancreatic endocrine cell types, i.e. α, β, δ, and pancreatic polypeptide cells. In the presence of ColV niches, gene expressions of all key pancreatic transcription factors and major hormone genes significantly increased in iPSC-derived organoids. Most importantly, ColV-containing microenvironment resulted in enhanced glucose responsive secretions of both insulin and glucagon hormone from organoids. The study demonstrates that ColV is a critical regulator that augments islet self-assembly from iPSCs, and it is feasible to utilize natural biomaterials to build tissue cues essential for multicellular tissue production in vitro.
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- Huanjing Bi
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), Binghamton, NY, 13902, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), Binghamton, NY, 13902, USA; Center of Biomanufacturing for Regenerative Medicine, Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), Binghamton, NY, 13902, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), Binghamton, NY, 13902, USA; Center of Biomanufacturing for Regenerative Medicine, Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), Binghamton, NY, 13902, USA.
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Basatemur GL, Jørgensen HF, Clarke MCH, Bennett MR, Mallat Z. Vascular smooth muscle cells in atherosclerosis. Nat Rev Cardiol 2019; 16:727-744. [PMID: 31243391 DOI: 10.1038/s41569-019-0227-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 586] [Impact Index Per Article: 117.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are a major cell type present at all stages of an atherosclerotic plaque. According to the 'response to injury' and 'vulnerable plaque' hypotheses, contractile VSMCs recruited from the media undergo phenotypic conversion to proliferative synthetic cells that generate extracellular matrix to form the fibrous cap and hence stabilize plaques. However, lineage-tracing studies have highlighted flaws in the interpretation of former studies, revealing that these studies had underestimated both the content and functions of VSMCs in plaques and have thus challenged our view on the role of VSMCs in atherosclerosis. VSMCs are more plastic than previously recognized and can adopt alternative phenotypes, including phenotypes resembling foam cells, macrophages, mesenchymal stem cells and osteochondrogenic cells, which could contribute both positively and negatively to disease progression. In this Review, we present the evidence for VSMC plasticity and summarize the roles of VSMCs and VSMC-derived cells in atherosclerotic plaque development and progression. Correct attribution and spatiotemporal resolution of clinically beneficial and detrimental processes will underpin the success of any therapeutic intervention aimed at VSMCs and their derivatives.
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- Gemma L Basatemur
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
- INSERM U970, Paris Cardiovascular Research Center, Paris, France.
- Université Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France.
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Zhao B, Zhang Y, Xiong Y, Xu X. Rutin promotes the formation and osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cell sheets in vitro. Int J Mol Med 2019; 44:2289-2297. [PMID: 31661130 PMCID: PMC6844602 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2019.4384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Cell sheet technology is a novel tissue engineering technology that has been rapidly developed in recent years. As a novel technology, cell sheet technology is expected to become one of the preferred methods for cell transplantation. The present study investigated the biological effects of rutin on the formation of periodontal ligament stem cell (PDLSC) sheets and their resultant osteogenic properties. The results of Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay demonstrated that a concentration of 1×10−6 mol/l rutin promoted the proliferation of PDLSCs more effectively compared with other designed concentrations. Rutin-modified cell sheets could be induced by complete medium supplemented with 20 µg/ml vitamin C (VC) and 1×10−6 mol/l rutin. Rutin-modified cell sheets appeared thicker and more compact compared with the VC-induced PDLSC sheets, demonstrating more layers of cells (3 or 4 layers), which secreted a richer extracellular matrix (ECM). Furthermore, the improved cell sheets exhibited varying degrees of increases in the mRNA and protein expression of collagen type I (COL1), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) and osteopontin (OPN). Combined treatment with VC and rutin promoted the formation of PDLSC sheets and enhanced the osteogenic differentiation potential of the cell sheets. Therefore, rutin-modified cell sheets of PDLSCs are expected to play an important role in the treatment of periodontal tissue regeneration by stem cells.
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- Bin Zhao
- School of Stomatology, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, P.R. China
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- School of Stomatology, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, P.R. China
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- School of Stomatology, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, P.R. China
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- School of Stomatology, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, P.R. China
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Viji Babu PK, Rianna C, Mirastschijski U, Radmacher M. Nano-mechanical mapping of interdependent cell and ECM mechanics by AFM force spectroscopy. Sci Rep 2019; 9:12317. [PMID: 31444369 PMCID: PMC6707266 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-48566-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 08/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Extracellular matrix (ECM), as a dynamic component of the tissue, influences cell behavior and plays an important role in cell mechanics and tissue homeostasis. Reciprocally, this three-dimensional scaffold is dynamically, structurally and mechanically modified by cells. In the field of biophysics, the independent role of cell and ECM mechanics has been largely investigated; however, there is a lack of experimental data reporting the interdependent interplay between cell and ECM mechanics, measured simultaneously. Here, using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) we have characterized five different decellularized matrices diverse in their topography, ECM composition and stiffness and cultured them with normal and pathological fibroblasts (scar and Dupuytren's). We investigated the change in topography and elasticity of these matrices due to cell seeding, by using AFM peak force imaging and mechanical mapping, respectively. We found normal fibroblasts soften these matrices more than pathological fibroblasts, suggesting that pathological fibroblasts are profoundly influencing tissue stiffening in fibrosis. We detected different ECM composition of decellularized matrices used here influences fibroblast stiffness, thus highlighting that cell mechanics not only depends on ECM stiffness but also on their composition. We used confocal microscopy to assess fibroblasts invasion and found pathological fibroblasts were invading the matrices deeper than normal fibroblasts.
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- Institute of Biophysics, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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- Wound Repair Unit, Centre for Biomolecular Interactions Bremen, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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Abdulwahab RA, Allaith AAA, Shinwari Z, Alaiya A, Giha HA. Association of TATA box-binding protein-associated factor RNA polymerase I subunit C (TAF1C) with T2DM. Gene 2019; 706:43-51. [PMID: 31039436 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2019.04.076] [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] [Received: 02/05/2019] [Revised: 03/29/2019] [Accepted: 04/26/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Proteins differential expression in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can be due to etiological factors or pathological changes, such proteins can be utilized as biomarkers. Identification of a marker protein out of thousands became a feasible task during the proteomics era by using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). In this study, blood samples were obtained from 80 Bahraini subjects with and without T2DM, a subset was used for proteomic analysis by LC-MS/MS, while all samples were used for ELISA analysis of 3 proteins, TATA-box binding protein-associated factor RNA polymerase-1-C (TAF1C), ceruloplasmin (CERP) and fibronectin (FN). The former 2 proteins were selected from the T2DM-protein-panel identified by LC-MS/MS, and the latter was analyzed for validation of the setting. The main findings of the proteomic analysis are i. Identifications of 62 differentially expressed proteins in T2DM, ii. Upregulation of 71% of the identified proteins. While the ELISA analysis showed that; both TAF1C and FN were significantly increased in T2DM (P0.015 and P0.001, respectively), while CERP was not (P0.088). Logistic regression analysis: i. confirmed the above associations after correction for covariates, ii. Revealed an interaction between age and gender that affect the association of the proteins with T2DM. In conclusion, knowing that TAF1C is a prerequisite in ribosomal biogenesis, our ELISA results are suggestive of increased protein synthesis in T2DM, explaining the observed upregulation of the proteins identified by LC-MSMS. The association between T2DM and TAF1C is a novel finding that might open a new avenue in DM research.
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- Rabab Asghar Abdulwahab
- Integrated Science Division, College of Health Sciences, University of Bahrain, Manama, Bahrain; Al Jawhara Centre for Molecular Medicine and Inherited Disorders, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain
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- Proteomics Unit, Stem Cell & Tissue Re-Engineering Program, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC), P.O. Box 3354, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia
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- Proteomics Unit, Stem Cell & Tissue Re-Engineering Program, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC), P.O. Box 3354, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences (CMMS), Arabian Gulf University (AGU), Manama, Bahrain.
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Leite S, Cerqueira RJ, Ibarrola J, Fontoura D, Fernández-Celis A, Zannad F, Falcão-Pires I, Paulus WJ, Leite-Moreira AF, Rossignol P, López-Andrés N, Lourenço AP. Arterial Remodeling and Dysfunction in the ZSF1 Rat Model of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction. Circ Heart Fail 2019; 12:e005596. [PMID: 31525070 DOI: 10.1161/circheartfailure.118.005596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The interplay between the stiffened heart and vessels has long been viewed as a core mechanism in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, but the incremental vascular molecular remodeling mechanisms from systemic arterial hypertension to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction remain poorly investigated. Our aim was to characterize central arterial remodeling and dysfunction in ZSF1 obese rats and to compare it with hypertensive ZSF1 lean and healthy Wistar-Kyoto controls. METHODS AND RESULTS Twenty-week-old male ZSF1 obese (n=9), lean (n=9), and Wistar-Kyoto rats (n=9) underwent left ventricular pressure-volume loop evaluation and synchronous acquisition of ascending aortic flow and pressure. Aortic rings underwent functional evaluation, histology, and molecular biology studies. Although mean arterial pressure, characteristic aortic impedance, and reactivity to phenylephrine were similarly increased in hypertensive ZSF1 lean and obese, only ZSF1 obese showed impaired relaxation and upward-shifted end-diastolic pressure-volume relationships despite preserved systolic function indexes, denoting heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. ZSF1 obese phenotype further showed decreased aortic compliance, increased wave reflection, and impaired direct NO donor and endothelial-mediated vasodilation which were accompanied on structural and molecular grounds by aortic media thickening, higher collagen content and collagen/elastin ratio, increased fibronectin and α-5 integrin protein expression and upregulated TGF (transforming growth factor)-β and CTGF (connective tissue growth factor) levels. CONCLUSIONS Functional, molecular, and structural disturbances of central vessels and their potentially underlying pathways were newly characterized in experimental heart failure with preserved ejection fraction rendering the ZSF1 obese rat model suitable for preclinical testing.
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- Sara Leite
- Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal (S.L., R.C., D.F., I.F.-P., A.F.L.-M., A.P.L.)
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- Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal (S.L., R.C., D.F., I.F.-P., A.F.L.-M., A.P.L.).,Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery (R.C., A.F.L.-M.), São João Hospital Centre, Porto, Portugal
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- Cardiovascular Translational Research, Navarrabiomed, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra (CHN), Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain (J.I., A.F.-C., N.L.-A.)
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- Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal (S.L., R.C., D.F., I.F.-P., A.F.L.-M., A.P.L.)
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- Cardiovascular Translational Research, Navarrabiomed, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra (CHN), Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain (J.I., A.F.-C., N.L.-A.)
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- INSERM, Centre d'Investigations Cliniques-Plurithématique 1433, UMR 1116 Université de Lorraine, CHRU de Nancy, French-Clinical Research Infrastructure Network (F-CRIN) INI-CRCT, Nancy, France (F.Z., P.R., N.L.-A.)
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- Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal (S.L., R.C., D.F., I.F.-P., A.F.L.-M., A.P.L.)
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Research, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands (W.J.P.)
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- Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal (S.L., R.C., D.F., I.F.-P., A.F.L.-M., A.P.L.).,Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery (R.C., A.F.L.-M.), São João Hospital Centre, Porto, Portugal
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- INSERM, Centre d'Investigations Cliniques-Plurithématique 1433, UMR 1116 Université de Lorraine, CHRU de Nancy, French-Clinical Research Infrastructure Network (F-CRIN) INI-CRCT, Nancy, France (F.Z., P.R., N.L.-A.)
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- Cardiovascular Translational Research, Navarrabiomed, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra (CHN), Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain (J.I., A.F.-C., N.L.-A.).,INSERM, Centre d'Investigations Cliniques-Plurithématique 1433, UMR 1116 Université de Lorraine, CHRU de Nancy, French-Clinical Research Infrastructure Network (F-CRIN) INI-CRCT, Nancy, France (F.Z., P.R., N.L.-A.)
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- Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal (S.L., R.C., D.F., I.F.-P., A.F.L.-M., A.P.L.).,Department of Anesthesiology (A.P.L.), São João Hospital Centre, Porto, Portugal
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Jiang T, Xie Z, Wu F, Chen J, Liao Y, Liu L, Zhao A, Wu J, Yang P, Huang N. Hyaluronic Acid Nanoparticle Composite Films Confer Favorable Time-Dependent Biofunctions for Vascular Wound Healing. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:1833-1848. [PMID: 33405557 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b00295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Vascular stent implantation is the primary treatment for coronary artery disease. Surface modification of coronary stents is a topic of interest to prevent thrombosis and restenosis and to promote endothelization. However, bioactive coatings on implants have not yet been fully developed for the time-ordered biological requirements of vascular stents. The first month after vascular stent implantation, the pathological changes in the injured vascular tissue are complex and time-ordered. Therefore, vascular stents possess time-dependent biofunctions with early phase anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory properties. In the later stage, inhibitory effects on smooth muscle cell proliferation and the promotion of endothelial cell adhesion might meet the requirements of vascular repair. We fabricated three types of hyaluronic acid nanoparticles (HA-NPs) by subjecting HA and poly(ether imide) to ethyl(dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide/N-hydroxysuccinimide coupling reaction. The HA-NPs prepared by HA with a molecular weight of 100 kDa showed the best stability in a hyaluronidase environment. HA-NP composite films (HA-NCFs) were then fabricated by coimmobilizing selected HA-NPs (100 kDa) and HA molecules (100 kDa) through amide reaction on PDA/HD coated 316 L stainless steel surfaces. The detachment behavior of HA-NPs (100 kDa) in PBS for 20 days indicated that the HA-NPs (100 kDa) gradually detached from the surface. In vitro tests (anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory tests, endothelial cells, and smooth muscle cells seeding, and bacterial adhesion test) indicated that the newly fabricated HA-NCFs have inhibitory effects on the adhesion of fibrinogen, platelets, macrophages, bacteria, SMCs, and ECs. As the HA-NPs detached from the surface, the HA-NCFs showed excellent gradual comprehensive biocompatibility, which promoted adhesion and proliferation of ECs while still exerting inhibitory effects on the platelets, macrophages, and SMCs. Finally, in vivo SS wire implantation test (aortic implantation in healthy Sprague-Dawley rats) showed that HA-NCFs possessed anti-inflammatory properties, inhibited the proliferation of smooth muscle cells, and promoted re-endothelialization. In particular, HA-NCFs with time-dependent biofunctions showed better antirestenosis effects than those of surfaces modified with molecular HA, which exhibited constant biocompatibility. This study provides an important basis for the construction of HA-NP composite films with favorable time-dependent biofunctions for the time-ordered biological requirements of vascular stent.
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- Ting Jiang
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, No. 111 of the North First Section of Second Ring Road, Chengdu 610031, PR China.,Institute of Biomaterials and Surface Engineering, Key Lab. for Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, No. 111 of the North First Section of Second Ring Road, Chengdu 610031, PR China
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Surface Engineering, Key Lab. for Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, No. 111 of the North First Section of Second Ring Road, Chengdu 610031, PR China
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Surface Engineering, Key Lab. for Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, No. 111 of the North First Section of Second Ring Road, Chengdu 610031, PR China
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Surface Engineering, Key Lab. for Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, No. 111 of the North First Section of Second Ring Road, Chengdu 610031, PR China
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Surface Engineering, Key Lab. for Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, No. 111 of the North First Section of Second Ring Road, Chengdu 610031, PR China
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Surface Engineering, Key Lab. for Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, No. 111 of the North First Section of Second Ring Road, Chengdu 610031, PR China
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Surface Engineering, Key Lab. for Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, No. 111 of the North First Section of Second Ring Road, Chengdu 610031, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, No. 111 of the North First Section of Second Ring Road, Chengdu 610031, PR China
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Surface Engineering, Key Lab. for Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, No. 111 of the North First Section of Second Ring Road, Chengdu 610031, PR China
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Surface Engineering, Key Lab. for Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, No. 111 of the North First Section of Second Ring Road, Chengdu 610031, PR China
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Afewerki T, Ahmed S, Warren D. Emerging regulators of vascular smooth muscle cell migration. J Muscle Res Cell Motil 2019; 40:185-196. [PMID: 31254136 PMCID: PMC6726670 DOI: 10.1007/s10974-019-09531-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are the predominant cell type in the blood vessel wall and normally adopt a quiescent, contractile phenotype. VSMC migration is tightly controlled, however, disease associated changes in the soluble and insoluble environment promote VSMC migration. Classically, studies investigating VSMC migration have described the influence of soluble factors. Emerging data has highlighted the importance of insoluble factors, including extracellular matrix stiffness and porosity. In this review, we will recap on the important signalling pathways that regulate VSMC migration and reflect on the potential importance of emerging regulators of VSMC function.
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- TecLino Afewerki
- School of Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7TJ UK
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- School of Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7TJ UK
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- School of Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7TJ UK
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Control of cell functions by layer-by-layer assembly has a great challenge in tissue engineering and biomedical applications. We summarize current hot approaches in this review.
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- Jinfeng Zeng
- Department of Applied Chemistry
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Osaka University
- Suita
- Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Osaka University
- Suita
- Japan
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Zhu X, Zhao P, Lu Y, Huo L, Bai M, Yu F, Tie Y. Potential injurious effects of the fine particulate PM2.5 on the progression of atherosclerosis in apoE-deficient mice by activating platelets and leukocytes. Arch Med Sci 2019; 15:250-261. [PMID: 30697277 PMCID: PMC6348359 DOI: 10.5114/aoms.2018.81039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Exposure to the fine particulate matter PM2.5 is strongly associated with atherosclerotic diseases, creating considerable public concern. Nevertheless, the mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. We exposed atherosclerosis-prone apoE-deficient mice to PM2.5 to begin investigating these mechanisms. MATERIAL AND METHODS Thirty-two 8-week-old male apoE-/- mice were divided to two groups fed with high-fat diet: a control group instilled with 0.9% saline, and an experimental group instilled with PM2.5 (30 mg/kg/day) for 8 weeks. We measured PM2.5 in whole blood by the ICP-MS method, and lipids and inflammatory factors by standard methods. The whole descending arteries were stained with oil red O; Aortic roots were stained with Movat, Sirius Red and immunohistochemical stains for pathological analysis; Brachiocephalic arteries for scanning electron microscopy, the descending arteries for Q-PCR. Echocardiography was used to evaluate cardiac function. RESULTS In PM2.5 group, we observed elevated heavy metal components, consistent with higher amounts of platelets in total blood. The PM2.5 group also had elevated serum inflammatory factor levels. Finally, the PM2.5 group showed larger atherosclerotic plaques (p = 0.0231), higher numbers of lesion macrophages (p = 0.0183), greater injury to endothelial layers with greater adherence of platelets and leukocytes, elevated inflammatory factor levels, the NAD(P)H oxidase subunits p22phox and p47phox (p = 0.0079 and p = 0.0294), the M1/M2 associated markers IL-6, TNF-α (p = 0.0291, p = 0.0286), iNOS, IL-12 (p = 0.0122 and p = 0.0280) and arginase-1, and CD206 (p = 0.0216 and p = 0.0317). CONCLUSIONS PM2.5 exposure activated circulating leukocytes, platelets and associated inflammatory factors, contributing to the progression of atherosclerosis in apoE-/- mice.
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- Clinical Laboratory, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Hebei North University, Hebei, China
- Clinical Laboratory, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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Post A, Wang E, Cosgriff-Hernandez E. A Review of Integrin-Mediated Endothelial Cell Phenotype in the Design of Cardiovascular Devices. Ann Biomed Eng 2018; 47:366-380. [PMID: 30488311 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-018-02171-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 11/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Sustained biomaterial thromboresistance has long been a goal and challenge in blood-contacting device design. Endothelialization is one of the most successful strategies to achieve long-term thromboresistance of blood-contacting devices, with the endothelial cell layer providing dynamic hemostatic regulation. It is well established that endothelial cell behavior is influenced by interactions with the underlying extracellular matrix (ECM). Numerous researchers have sought to exploit these interactions to generate improved blood-contacting devices by investigating the expression of hemostatic regulators in endothelial cells on various ECM coatings. The ability to select substrates that promote endothelial cell-mediated thromboresistance is crucial to advancing material design strategies to improve cardiovascular device outcomes. This review provides an overview of endothelial cell regulation of hemostasis, the major components found within the cardiovascular basal lamina, and the interactions of endothelial cells with prominent ECM components of the basement membrane. A summary of ECM-mimetic strategies used in cardiovascular devices is provided with a focus on the effects of key adhesion modalities on endothelial cell regulators of hemostasis.
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- Allison Post
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas, 107 W. Dean Keaton, BME 3.503D, 1 University Station, C0800, Austin, TX, 78712, USA.
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Zhu Q, Guo W, Zhang S, Feng Y, Wang X, Zhou L, Huang GR. Synergistic effect of PCPE1 and sFRP2 on the processing of procollagens via BMP1. FEBS Lett 2018; 593:119-127. [PMID: 30411347 DOI: 10.1002/1873-3468.13291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2018] [Revised: 10/25/2018] [Accepted: 10/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Procollagen processing is essential for organ development and tissue functions. Both procollagen C-proteinase enhancer 1 (PCPE1) and secreted frizzled-related protein 2 (sFRP2) play vital roles in collagen formation via regulating the procollagen C-proteinase activity of bone morphogenetic protein 1 (BMP1). However, whether the two proteins exert a synergistic effect on BMP1 activity remains unclear. Here, simultaneous knockdown of sFRP2 and PCPE1 led to less collagen formation in mouse embryonic fibroblasts and dorsalized phenotypes in zebrafish embryos. Further studies revealed a direct interaction between the Frizzled domain of sFRP2 and the complement/Uegf/BMP-1 domain of PCPE1, which enhances the cleavage activity of BMP1 on procollagen. These results suggest that double silencing of sFRP2 and PCPE1 may provide a strategy for treating fibrosis diseases caused by collagen deposition.
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- Qin Zhu
- Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China.,National Research Center for Translational Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China.,National Research Center for Translational Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China
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Varma S, Voldman J. Caring for cells in microsystems: principles and practices of cell-safe device design and operation. LAB ON A CHIP 2018; 18:3333-3352. [PMID: 30324208 PMCID: PMC6254237 DOI: 10.1039/c8lc00746b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Microfluidic device designers and users continually question whether cells are 'happy' in a given microsystem or whether they are perturbed by micro-scale technologies. This issue is normally brought up by engineers building platforms, or by external reviewers (academic or commercial) comparing multiple technological approaches to a problem. Microsystems can apply combinations of biophysical and biochemical stimuli that, although essential to device operation, may damage cells in complex ways. However, assays to assess the impact of microsystems upon cells have been challenging to conduct and have led to subjective interpretation and evaluation of cell stressors, hampering development and adoption of microsystems. To this end, we introduce a framework that defines cell health, describes how device stimuli may stress cells, and contrasts approaches to measure cell stress. Importantly, we provide practical guidelines regarding device design and operation to minimize cell stress, and recommend a minimal set of quantitative assays that will enable standardization in the assessment of cell health in diverse devices. We anticipate that as microsystem designers, reviewers, and end-users enforce such guidelines, we as a community can create a set of essential principles that will further the adoption of such technologies in clinical, translational and commercial applications.
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- Sarvesh Varma
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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77 Massachusetts Avenue, Room 36-824
, Cambridge
, USA
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; Fax: +617 258 5846
; Tel: +617 253 1583
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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77 Massachusetts Avenue, Room 36-824
, Cambridge
, USA
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; Fax: +617 258 5846
; Tel: +617 253 1583
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