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Yagihashi S. Contribution of animal models to diabetes research: Its history, significance, and translation to humans. J Diabetes Investig 2023; 14:1015-1037. [PMID: 37401013 PMCID: PMC10445217 DOI: 10.1111/jdi.14034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023] Open
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Diabetes mellitus is still expanding globally and is epidemic in developing countries. The combat of this plague has caused enormous economic and social burdens related to a lowered quality of life in people with diabetes. Despite recent significant improvements of life expectancy in patients with diabetes, there is still a need for efforts to elucidate the complexities and mechanisms of the disease processes to overcome this difficult disorder. To this end, the use of appropriate animal models in diabetes studies is invaluable for translation to humans and for the development of effective treatment. In this review, a variety of animal models of diabetes with spontaneous onset in particular will be introduced and discussed for their implication in diabetes research.
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- Soroku Yagihashi
- Department of Exploratory Medicine for Nature, Life and HumansToho University School of MedicineChibaJapan
- Department of PathologyHirosaki University Graduate School of MedicineHirosakiJapan
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Lim XR, Drumm BT, Sergeant GP, Hollywood MA, Thornbury KD. Ca 2+ -activated Cl - channels (TMEM16A) underlie spontaneous electrical activity in isolated mouse corpus cavernosum smooth muscle cells. Physiol Rep 2022; 10:e15504. [PMID: 36394209 PMCID: PMC9669617 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.15504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Penile detumescence is maintained by tonic contraction of corpus cavernosum smooth muscle cells (CCSMC), but the underlying mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. The purpose of this study was to characterize the mechanisms underlying activation of TMEM16A Ca2+ -activated Cl- channels in freshly isolated murine CCSMC. Male C57BL/6 mice aged 10-18 weeks were euthanized via intraperitoneal injection of sodium pentobarbital (100 mg.kg-1 ). Whole-cell patch clamp, pharmacological, and immunocytochemical experiments were performed on isolated CCSM. Tension measurements were performed in whole tissue. TMEM16A expression in murine corpus cavernosum was confirmed using immunocytochemistry. Isolated CCSMC developed spontaneous transient inward currents (STICs) under voltage clamp and spontaneous transient depolarizations (STDs) in current clamp mode of the whole cell, perforated patch clamp technique. STICs reversed close to the predicted Cl- equilibrium potential and both STICs and STDs were blocked by the TMEM16A channel blockers, Ani9 and CaCC(inh)-A01. These events were also blocked by GSK7975A (ORAI inhibitor), cyclopiazonic acid (CPA, sarcoplasmic reticulum [SR] Ca2+- ATPase blocker), tetracaine (RyR blocker), and 2APB (IP3 R blocker), suggesting that they were dependent on Ca2+ release from intracellular Ca2+ stores. Nifedipine (L-type Ca2+ channel blocker) did not affect STICs, but reduced the duration of STDs. Phenylephrine induced transient depolarizations and transient inward currents which were blocked by Ani9. Similarly, phenylephrine induced phasic contractions of intact corpus cavernosum muscle strips and these events were also inhibited by Ani9. This study suggests that contraction of CCSM is regulated by activation of TMEM16A channels and therefore inhibition of these channels could lead to penile erection.
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- Xin Rui Lim
- Smooth Muscle Research CentreDundalk Institute of TechnologyDublinIreland
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- Smooth Muscle Research CentreDundalk Institute of TechnologyDublinIreland
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- Smooth Muscle Research CentreDundalk Institute of TechnologyDublinIreland
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- Smooth Muscle Research CentreDundalk Institute of TechnologyDublinIreland
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- Smooth Muscle Research CentreDundalk Institute of TechnologyDublinIreland
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Ramasubramanian B, Reddy PH. Are TallyHo Mice A True Mouse Model for Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease? J Alzheimers Dis 2019; 72:S81-S93. [DOI: 10.3233/jad-190613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Internal Medicine Department, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
- Garrison Institute on Aging, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
- Cell Biology & Biochemistry Department, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
- Pharmacology & Neuroscience Department, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
- Neurology Department, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
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Yan Y, Wang J, Chaudhry MA, Nie Y, Sun S, Carmon J, Shah PT, Bai F, Pratt R, Brickman C, Sodhi K, Kim JH, Pierre S, Malhotra D, Rankin GO, Xie ZJ, Shapiro JI, Liu J. Metabolic Syndrome and Salt-Sensitive Hypertension in Polygenic Obese TALLYHO/JngJ Mice: Role of Na/K-ATPase Signaling. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20143495. [PMID: 31315267 PMCID: PMC6678942 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20143495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2019] [Revised: 07/06/2019] [Accepted: 07/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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We have demonstrated that Na/K-ATPase acts as a receptor for reactive oxygen species (ROS), regulating renal Na+ handling and blood pressure. TALLYHO/JngJ (TH) mice are believed to mimic the state of obesity in humans with a polygenic background of type 2 diabetes. This present work is to investigate the role of Na/K-ATPase signaling in TH mice, focusing on susceptibility to hypertension due to chronic excess salt ingestion. Age-matched male TH and the control C57BL/6J (B6) mice were fed either normal diet or high salt diet (HS: 2, 4, and 8% NaCl) to construct the renal function curve. Na/K-ATPase signaling including c-Src and ERK1/2 phosphorylation, as well as protein carbonylation (a commonly used marker for enhanced ROS production), were assessed in the kidney cortex tissues by Western blot. Urinary and plasma Na+ levels were measured by flame photometry. When compared to B6 mice, TH mice developed salt-sensitive hypertension and responded to a high salt diet with a significant rise in systolic blood pressure indicative of a blunted pressure-natriuresis relationship. These findings were evidenced by a decrease in total and fractional Na+ excretion and a right-shifted renal function curve with a reduced slope. This salt-sensitive hypertension correlated with changes in the Na/K-ATPase signaling. Specifically, Na/K-ATPase signaling was not able to be stimulated by HS due to the activated baseline protein carbonylation, phosphorylation of c-Src and ERK1/2. These findings support the emerging view that Na/K-ATPase signaling contributes to metabolic disease and suggest that malfunction of the Na/K-ATPase signaling may promote the development of salt-sensitive hypertension in obesity. The increased basal level of renal Na/K-ATPase-dependent redox signaling may be responsible for the development of salt-sensitive hypertension in polygenic obese TH mice.
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- Yanling Yan
- Departments of Clinical & Translational Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Medicine, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA.
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- Departments of Clinical & Translational Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Medicine, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
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- Departments of Clinical & Translational Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Medicine, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
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- Departments of Clinical & Translational Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Medicine, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
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- Departments of Clinical & Translational Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Medicine, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
- Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 50017, China
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- Departments of Clinical & Translational Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Medicine, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
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- Departments of Clinical & Translational Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Medicine, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
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- Departments of Clinical & Translational Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Medicine, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
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- Departments of Clinical & Translational Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Medicine, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
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- Departments of Clinical & Translational Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Medicine, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
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- Departments of Clinical & Translational Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Medicine, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
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- Departments of Clinical & Translational Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Medicine, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
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- Departments of Clinical & Translational Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Medicine, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
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- Department of Medicine, The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, OH 43614, USA
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- Departments of Clinical & Translational Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Medicine, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
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- Departments of Clinical & Translational Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Medicine, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
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- Departments of Clinical & Translational Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Medicine, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
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- Departments of Clinical & Translational Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Medicine, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
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Grochowski C, Litak J, Kamieniak P, Maciejewski R. Oxidative stress in cerebral small vessel disease. Role of reactive species. Free Radic Res 2017; 52:1-13. [PMID: 29166803 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2017.1402304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) is a wide term describing the condition affecting perforating arterial branches as well as arterioles, venules, and capillaries. Cerebral vascular net is one of the main targets of localised oxidative stress processes causing damage to vasculature, changes in the blood flow and blood-brain barrier and, in consequence, promoting neurodegenerative alterations in the brain tissue. Numerous studies report the fact of oxidation to proteins, sugars, lipids and nucleic acids, occurring in most neurodegenerative diseases mainly in the earliest stages and correlations with the development of cognitive and motor disturbances. The dysfunction of endothelium can be caused by oxidative stress and inflammatory mechanisms as a result of reactions and processes generating extensive reactive oxygen species (ROS) production such as high blood pressure, oxidised low density lipoproteins (oxLDL), very low density lipoproteins (vLDL), diabetes, homocysteinaemia, smoking, and infections. Several animal studies show positive aspects of ROS, especially within cerebral vasculature.
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- Cezary Grochowski
- a Department of Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery , Medical University of Lublin , Lublin , Poland.,b Department of Human Anatomy , Medical University of Lublin , Lublin , Poland
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- a Department of Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery , Medical University of Lublin , Lublin , Poland
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- a Department of Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery , Medical University of Lublin , Lublin , Poland
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- b Department of Human Anatomy , Medical University of Lublin , Lublin , Poland
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Rho-kinase and the nitric oxide pathway modulate basilar arterial reactivity to acetylcholine and angiotensin II in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2017; 390:929-938. [DOI: 10.1007/s00210-017-1396-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2016] [Accepted: 06/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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El-Yazbi AF, Abd-Elrahman KS. ROK and Arteriolar Myogenic Tone Generation: Molecular Evidence in Health and Disease. Front Pharmacol 2017; 8:87. [PMID: 28280468 PMCID: PMC5322222 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2017.00087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2016] [Accepted: 02/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The myogenic response is an inherent property of resistance arteries that warrants a relatively constant blood flow in response to changes in perfusion pressure and protect delicate organs from vascular insufficiencies and excessive blood flow. This fundamental phenomenon has been extensively studied aiming to elucidate the underlying mechanisms triggering smooth muscle contraction in response to intraluminal pressure elevation, particularly, Rho-associated kinase (ROK)-mediated Ca2+-independent mechanisms. The size of the resistance arteries limits the capacity to examine changes in protein phosphorylation/expression levels associated with ROK signaling. A highly sensitive biochemical detection approach was beneficial in examining the role of ROK in different force generation mechanisms along the course of myogenic constriction. In this mini review, we summarize recent results showing direct evidence for the contribution of ROK in development of myogenic response at the level of mechanotransduction, myosin light chain phosphatase inhibition and dynamic actin cytoskeleton reorganization. We will also present evidence that alterations in ROK signaling could underlie the progressive loss in myogenic response in a rat model of type 2 diabetes.
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- Ahmed F El-Yazbi
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, American University of BeirutBeirut, Lebanon; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria UniversityAlexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria UniversityAlexandria, Egypt; Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of OttawaOttawa, ON, Canada
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Letra L, Sena C. Cerebrovascular Disease: Consequences of Obesity-Induced Endothelial Dysfunction. ADVANCES IN NEUROBIOLOGY 2017; 19:163-189. [PMID: 28933065 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-63260-5_7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Despite the well-known global impact of overweight and obesity in the incidence of cerebrovascular disease, many aspects of this association are still inconsistently defined. In this chapter we aim to present a critical review on the links between obesity and both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke and discuss its influence on functional outcomes, survival, and current treatments to acute and chronic stroke. The role of cerebrovascular endothelial function and respective modulation is also described as well as its laboratory and clinical assessment. In this context, the major contributing mechanisms underlying obesity-induced cerebral endothelial function (adipokine secretion, insulin resistance, inflammation, and hypertension) are discussed. A special emphasis is given to the participation of adipokines in the pathophysiology of stroke, namely adiponectin, leptin, resistin, apelin, and visfatin.
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- Liliana Letra
- Institute of Physiology, Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Life Sciences-IBILI, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal. .,Neurology Department, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Institute of Physiology, Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Life Sciences-IBILI, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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Mayhan WG, Arrick DM. Tetrahydrobiopterin rescues impaired responses of cerebral resistance arterioles during type 1 diabetes. Diab Vasc Dis Res 2017; 14:33-39. [PMID: 27941054 DOI: 10.1177/1479164116675490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Our goal was to test the hypothesis that administration of tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) would improve impaired endothelial nitric oxide synthase-dependent dilation of cerebral arterioles during type 1 diabetes. In addition, we examined the influence of BH4 on levels of superoxide in brain tissue. In vivo diameter of cerebral arterioles in nondiabetic and diabetic rats was measured in response to endothelial nitric oxide synthase-dependent agonists (acetylcholine and adenosine 5'-diphosphate) and an endothelial nitric oxide synthase-independent agonist (nitroglycerine) before and during application of BH4 (1.0 µM). We also measured levels of superoxide from cortex tissue in nondiabetic and diabetic rats under basal states and during BH4 Acetylcholine and adenosine 5'-diphosphate dilated cerebral arterioles in nondiabetic rats, but this vasodilation was significantly impaired in diabetic rats. In contrast, nitroglycerine produced similar vasodilation in nondiabetic and diabetic rats. Application of BH4 did not enhance vasodilation in nondiabetic rats but improved impaired cerebral vasodilation in diabetic rats. Basal superoxide levels were increased in cortex tissue from diabetic rats, and BH4 reduced these levels to that found in nondiabetic rats. Thus, BH4 is an important mediator of endothelial nitric oxide synthase-dependent responses of cerebral arterioles in diabetes and may have therapeutic potential for the treatment of cerebral vascular disease.
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- William G Mayhan
- Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences, Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, USA
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- Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences, Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, USA
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Denvir J, Boskovic G, Fan J, Primerano DA, Parkman JK, Kim JH. Whole genome sequence analysis of the TALLYHO/Jng mouse. BMC Genomics 2016; 17:907. [PMID: 27835940 PMCID: PMC5106808 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-016-3245-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2016] [Accepted: 11/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Background The TALLYHO/Jng (TH) mouse is a polygenic model for obesity and type 2 diabetes first described in the literature in 2001. The origin of the TH strain is an outbred colony of the Theiler Original strain and mice derived from this source were selectively bred for male hyperglycemia establishing an inbred strain at The Jackson Laboratory. TH mice manifest many of the disease phenotypes observed in human obesity and type 2 diabetes. Results We sequenced the whole genome of TH mice maintained at Marshall University to a depth of approximately 64.8X coverage using data from three next generation sequencing runs. Genome-wide, we found approximately 4.31 million homozygous single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and 1.10 million homozygous small insertions and deletions (indels) of which 98,899 SNPs and 163,720 indels were unique to the TH strain compared to 28 previously sequenced inbred mouse strains. In order to identify potentially clinically-relevant genes, we intersected our list of SNP and indel variants with human orthologous genes in which variants were associated in GWAS studies with obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, and with genes previously shown to confer a monogenic obesity phenotype in humans, and found several candidate variants that could be functionally tested using TH mice. Further, we filtered our list of variants to those occurring in an obesity quantitative trait locus, tabw2, identified in TH mice and found a missense polymorphism in the Cidec gene and characterized this variant’s effect on protein function. Conclusions We generated a complete catalog of variants in TH mice using the data from whole genome sequencing. Our findings will facilitate the identification of causal variants that underlie metabolic diseases in TH mice and will enable identification of candidate susceptibility genes for complex human obesity and type 2 diabetes. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12864-016-3245-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- James Denvir
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, 1700 3rd Ave. #435K BBSC, Huntington, WV, 25755, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, 1700 3rd Ave. #435K BBSC, Huntington, WV, 25755, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, 1700 3rd Ave. #435K BBSC, Huntington, WV, 25755, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, 1700 3rd Ave. #435K BBSC, Huntington, WV, 25755, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, 1700 3rd Ave. #435K BBSC, Huntington, WV, 25755, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, 1700 3rd Ave. #435K BBSC, Huntington, WV, 25755, USA.
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De Silva TM, Kinzenbaw DA, Modrick ML, Reinhardt LD, Faraci FM. Heterogeneous Impact of ROCK2 on Carotid and Cerebrovascular Function. Hypertension 2016; 68:809-17. [PMID: 27432870 PMCID: PMC4982851 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.116.07430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2016] [Accepted: 06/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Rho kinase (ROCK) has been implicated in physiological and pathophysiological processes, including regulation of vascular function. ROCK signaling is thought to be a critical contributor to cardiovascular disease, including hypertension and effects of angiotensin II (Ang II). Two isoforms of ROCK (1 and 2) have been identified and are expressed in vascular cells. In this study, we examined the importance of ROCK2 in relation to vessel function using several models and a novel inhibitor of ROCK2. First, incubation of carotid arteries with the direct RhoA activator CN-03 or Ang II impaired endothelium-dependent relaxation by ≈40% to 50% (P<0.05) without altering endothelium-independent relaxation. Both CN-03- and Ang II-induced endothelial dysfunction was prevented by Y-27632 (an inhibitor of both ROCK isoforms) or the selective ROCK2 inhibitor SLX-2119. In contrast, SLX-2119 had little effect on contraction of carotid arteries to receptor-mediated agonists (serotonin, phenylephrine, vasopressin, or U46619). Second, in basilar arteries, SLX-2119 inhibited constriction to Ang II by ≈90% without significantly affecting responses to serotonin or KCl. Third, in isolated pressurized brain parenchymal arterioles, SLX-2119 inhibited myogenic tone in a concentration-dependent manner (eg, 1 μmol/L SLX-2119 dilated by 79±4%). Finally, SLX-2119 dilated small pial arterioles in vivo, an effect that was augmented by inhibition of nitric oxide synthase. These findings suggest that ROCK2 has major, but heterogeneous, effects on function of endothelium and vascular muscle. The data support the concept that aberrant ROCK2 signaling may be a key contributor to select aspects of large and small vessel disease, including Ang II-induced endothelial dysfunction.
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- T Michael De Silva
- From the Departments of Internal Medicine (T.M.D.S., D.A.K., M.L.M., L.D.R., F.M.F.) and Pharmacology (F.M.F.), Francois M. Abboud Cardiovascular Center, The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine; Iowa City Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (F.M.F.); and Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Department of Pharmacology, Monash University, Clayton, Australia (T.M.D.S.)
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- From the Departments of Internal Medicine (T.M.D.S., D.A.K., M.L.M., L.D.R., F.M.F.) and Pharmacology (F.M.F.), Francois M. Abboud Cardiovascular Center, The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine; Iowa City Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (F.M.F.); and Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Department of Pharmacology, Monash University, Clayton, Australia (T.M.D.S.)
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- From the Departments of Internal Medicine (T.M.D.S., D.A.K., M.L.M., L.D.R., F.M.F.) and Pharmacology (F.M.F.), Francois M. Abboud Cardiovascular Center, The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine; Iowa City Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (F.M.F.); and Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Department of Pharmacology, Monash University, Clayton, Australia (T.M.D.S.)
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- From the Departments of Internal Medicine (T.M.D.S., D.A.K., M.L.M., L.D.R., F.M.F.) and Pharmacology (F.M.F.), Francois M. Abboud Cardiovascular Center, The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine; Iowa City Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (F.M.F.); and Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Department of Pharmacology, Monash University, Clayton, Australia (T.M.D.S.)
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- From the Departments of Internal Medicine (T.M.D.S., D.A.K., M.L.M., L.D.R., F.M.F.) and Pharmacology (F.M.F.), Francois M. Abboud Cardiovascular Center, The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine; Iowa City Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (F.M.F.); and Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Department of Pharmacology, Monash University, Clayton, Australia (T.M.D.S.).
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Watanabe S, Matsumoto T, Ando M, Adachi T, Kobayashi S, Iguchi M, Takeuchi M, Taguchi K, Kobayashi T. Multiple activation mechanisms of serotonin-mediated contraction in the carotid arteries obtained from spontaneously hypertensive rats. Pflugers Arch 2016; 468:1271-1282. [PMID: 27170312 DOI: 10.1007/s00424-016-1834-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2016] [Revised: 04/29/2016] [Accepted: 05/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) is an important endogenous substance that regulates the vascular tone, and the abnormal signaling of 5-HT has been observed in the arteries under several pathophysiological conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. However, signaling pathways of 5-HT-mediated vasocontraction in hypertension remain unclear. Therefore, we tested the hypothesis that 5-HT-mediated contraction and contributions of various kinases such as mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), Rho kinase (ROCK), and 3-phosphoinositide-dependent kinase 1 (PDK1) to the contraction would be altered in the carotid arteries obtained from spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) compared to control Wistar Kyoto (WKY) rats. In the carotid arteries from SHR (vs. those from WKY), (1) the 5-HT-mediated contraction was increased, whereas the norepinephrine-mediated contraction was not; (2) 5-HT-mediated contractions were partly inhibited by each kinase (extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2), p38 MAPK, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), PI3K, ROCK, and PDK1) inhibitor; and (3) 5-HT-stimulated phosphorylation of ERK1/2, p38 MAPK, JNK, myosin phosphatase target subunit 1 (MYPT1), and PDK1 was increased. The expression of ROCK2 but not ROCK1 was increased in the carotid arteries from SHR compared to WKY. The expression of 5-HT2A receptor, a major receptor of 5-HT-mediated contraction in rat carotid artery, was similar in carotid arteries between the two groups. These results suggest that 5-HT-mediated contraction was utilized multiple signaling pathways such as ERK1/2, p38 MAPK, JNK, PI3K, ROCK, and PDK1. Although 5-HT-mediated contraction was increased in the carotid arteries obtained from SHR, further studies are necessary to clarify how each kinase may integrate in the vascular smooth muscles under hypertension.
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- Shun Watanabe
- Department of Physiology and Morphology, Institute of Medicinal Chemistry, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Morphology, Institute of Medicinal Chemistry, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Morphology, Institute of Medicinal Chemistry, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Morphology, Institute of Medicinal Chemistry, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Morphology, Institute of Medicinal Chemistry, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Morphology, Institute of Medicinal Chemistry, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Morphology, Institute of Medicinal Chemistry, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Morphology, Institute of Medicinal Chemistry, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Morphology, Institute of Medicinal Chemistry, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501, Japan.
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De Silva TM, Miller AA. Cerebral Small Vessel Disease: Targeting Oxidative Stress as a Novel Therapeutic Strategy? Front Pharmacol 2016; 7:61. [PMID: 27014073 PMCID: PMC4794483 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2016.00061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2016] [Accepted: 03/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) is a major contributor to stroke, and a leading cause of cognitive impairment and dementia. Despite the devastating effects of cerebral SVD, the pathogenesis of cerebral SVD is still not completely understood. Moreover, there are no specific pharmacological strategies for its prevention or treatment. Cerebral SVD is characterized by marked functional and structural abnormalities of the cerebral microcirculation. The clinical manifestations of these pathological changes include lacunar infarcts, white matter hyperintensities, and cerebral microbleeds. The main purpose of this review is to discuss evidence implicating oxidative stress in the arteriopathy of both non-amyloid and amyloid (cerebral amyloid angiopathy) forms of cerebral SVD and its most important risk factors (hypertension and aging), as well as its contribution to cerebral SVD-related brain injury and cognitive impairment. We also highlight current evidence of the involvement of the NADPH oxidases in the development of oxidative stress, enzymes that are a major source of reactive oxygen species in the cerebral vasculature. Lastly, we discuss potential pharmacological strategies for oxidative stress in cerebral SVD, including some of the historical and emerging NADPH oxidase inhibitors.
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- T. Michael De Silva
- Department of Pharmacology, Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash UniversityMelbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Cerebrovascular and Stroke Laboratory, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT UniversityMelbourne, VIC, Australia
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Microvascular Dysfunction and Cognitive Impairment. Cell Mol Neurobiol 2016; 36:241-58. [PMID: 26988697 DOI: 10.1007/s10571-015-0308-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2015] [Accepted: 11/19/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The impact of vascular risk factors on cognitive function has garnered much interest in recent years. The appropriate distribution of oxygen, glucose, and other nutrients by the cerebral vasculature is critical for proper cognitive performance. The cerebral microvasculature is a key site of vascular resistance and a preferential target for small vessel disease. While deleterious effects of vascular risk factors on microvascular function are known, the contribution of this dysfunction to cognitive deficits is less clear. In this review, we summarize current evidence for microvascular dysfunction in brain. We highlight effects of select vascular risk factors (hypertension, diabetes, and hyperhomocysteinemia) on the pial and parenchymal circulation. Lastly, we discuss potential links between microvascular disease and cognitive function, highlighting current gaps in our understanding.
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Ali MI, Chen X, Didion SP. Heterozygous eNOS deficiency is associated with oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction in diet-induced obesity. Physiol Rep 2015; 3:e12630. [PMID: 26660551 PMCID: PMC4760452 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.12630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2015] [Revised: 10/22/2015] [Accepted: 10/26/2015] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Heterozygous endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) deficiency is associated with normal endothelium-dependent responses, however, little is known regarding the mechanisms that maintain or impair endothelial function with heterozygous eNOS deficiency. The goals of this study were to (1) determine mechanism(s) which serve to maintain normal endothelial function in the absence of a single eNOS gene; and (2) to determine whether heterozygous eNOS deficiency predisposes blood vessels to endothelial dysfunction in response to a high-fat diet (HFD). Responses of carotid arteries were examined in wild-type (eNOS(+/+)) and heterozygous eNOS-deficient (eNOS(+/-)) treated with either vehicle (saline), N(G)-nitro-L-arginine (L-NNA, 100 μmol/L), an inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase, or 1H-[1,2,4]oxadiazolo[4,3-a]quinoxalin-1-one (ODQ, 1 μmol/L), an inhibitor of soluble guanylyl cyclase (sGC), and in eNOS(+/+) and eNOS(+/-) mice fed a control (10%) or a 45% HFD (kcal from fat). Responses to acetylcholine (ACh) were similar in vehicle-treated arteries from eNOS(+/+) and eNOS(+/-) mice, and were equally inhibited by L-NNA and ODQ. Phosphorylation of eNOS Ser1176, a site associated with increased eNOS activity, was significantly greater in eNOS(+/-) mice most likely as a compensatory response for the loss of a single eNOS gene. In contrast, responses to ACh were markedly impaired in carotid arteries from eNOS(+/-), but not eNOS(+/+), mice fed a HFD. Vascular superoxide levels as well as plasma levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6) were selectively increased in HFD-fed eNOS(+/-) mice. In reconstitution experiments, IL-6 produced concentration-dependent impairment of endothelial responses as well as greater increases in NADPH-stimulated superoxide levels in arteries from eNOS(+/-) mice fed a control diet compared to eNOS(+/+) mice. Our findings of increased Ser1176-phosphorylation reveal a mechanism by which NOS- and sGC-dependent endothelial function can be maintained with heterozygous eNOS deficiency. In addition, heterozygous eNOS deficiency predisposes blood vessels to developing endothelial dysfunction in response to a HFD. The impairment produced by a HFD in eNOS(+/-) mice appears to be mediated by IL-6-induced increases in vascular superoxide. These findings serve as an important example of eNOS haploinsufficiency, one that may contribute to the development of carotid artery disease in obese humans.
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- M Irfan Ali
- Vascular Biology Center, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, Georgia
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- Vascular Biology Center, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, Georgia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Department of Neurology, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
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Watanabe S, Matsumoto T, Oda M, Yamada K, Takagi J, Taguchi K, Kobayashi T. Insulin augments serotonin-induced contraction via activation of the IR/PI3K/PDK1 pathway in the rat carotid artery. Pflugers Arch 2015; 468:667-77. [PMID: 26577585 DOI: 10.1007/s00424-015-1759-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2015] [Revised: 11/09/2015] [Accepted: 11/11/2015] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Hyperinsulinemia associated with type 2 diabetes may contribute to the development of vascular diseases. Although we recently reported that enhanced contractile responses to serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) are observed in the arteries of type 2 diabetes models, the causative factors and detailed signaling pathways involved remain unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether high insulin would be an amplifier of 5-HT-induced contraction in rat carotid arteries and whether the contraction involves phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/3-phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase 1 (PDK1) signaling, an insulin-mediated signaling pathway. In rat carotid arteries organ-cultured with insulin (for 24 h), (1) the contractile responses to 5-HT were significantly greater (vs. vehicle), (2) the insulin-induced enhancement of 5-HT-induced contractions was largely suppressed by inhibitors of the insulin receptor (IR) (GSK1838705A), PI3K (LY294002), and PDK1 (GSK2334470), and (3) the levels of phosphorylated forms of both PDK1 and myosin phosphatase target subunit 1 (MYPT1) were greater upon 5-HT stimulation. In addition, in rat carotid arteries organ-cultured with an activator of PDK1 (PS48), the 5-HT-induced contraction was greater, and this was suppressed by PDK1 inhibition but not PI3K inhibition. In addition, MYPT1 and PDK1 phosphorylation upon 5-HT stimulation was enhanced (vs. vehicle). These results suggest that high insulin levels amplify 5-HT-induced contraction. Moreover, the present results indicated the direct linkage between IR/PI3K/PDK1 activation and 5-HT-induced contraction in rat carotid arteries for the first time.
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- Shun Watanabe
- Department of Physiology and Morphology, Institute of Medicinal Chemistry, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Morphology, Institute of Medicinal Chemistry, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Morphology, Institute of Medicinal Chemistry, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Morphology, Institute of Medicinal Chemistry, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Morphology, Institute of Medicinal Chemistry, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Morphology, Institute of Medicinal Chemistry, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Morphology, Institute of Medicinal Chemistry, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501, Japan.
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Moon SM, Choi GM, Yoo DY, Jung HY, Yim HS, Kim DW, Hwang IK, Cho BM, Chang IB, Cho SM, Won MH. Differential Effects of Pioglitazone in the Hippocampal CA1 Region Following Transient Forebrain Ischemia in Low- and High-Fat Diet-Fed Gerbils. Neurochem Res 2015; 40:1063-73. [PMID: 25894680 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-015-1568-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2014] [Revised: 03/18/2015] [Accepted: 03/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In the present study, we investigated the effects of pioglitazone (PGZ) in the hippocampal CA1 region of low- or high-fat diet (LFD or HFD) fed gerbils after transient forebrain ischemia. After 8 weeks of LFD or HFD feeding, PGZ (30 mg/kg) was intraperitoneally administered to the gerbils, following which ischemia was induced by occlusion of the bilateral common carotid arteries for 5 min. Administration of PGZ significantly reduced the ischemia-induced hyperactivity 1 day after ischemia/reperfusion in both LFD- and HFD-fed gerbils. At 4 days after ischemia/reperfusion, the neurons were significantly reduced and microglial activation was observed in the hippocampal CA1 region in LFD- and HFD-fed gerbils. The microglial activation was more prominent in the HFD-fed gerbils compared to the LFD-fed gerbils. Administration of PGZ ameliorated ischemia-induced neuronal death and microglial activation in the hippocampal CA1 region 4 days after ischemia/reperfusion in the LFD-fed gerbils, but not in the HFD-gerbils. At 6 h after ischemia/reperfusion, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interlukin-1β (IL-1β) levels were significantly increased in the hippocampal homogenates of LFD-fed group compared to control group, and HFD feeding further increased TNF-α and IL-1β levels. PGZ treatment significantly ameliorated the increase of TNF-α and IL-1β levels in LFD-fed gerbils, not in the HFD-fed gerbils. At 12 h after ischemia/reperfusion, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in hippocampal homogenates were significantly increased in the LFD-fed group compared to the control group, and HFD feeding significantly showed relatively reduction in SOD activity and increase in MDA level. PGZ administration significantly reduced the increase in MDA levels 12 h after ischemia/reperfusion in the LFD-fed gerbils, but not in the HFD-fed gerbils. These results suggest that PGZ ameliorates the neuronal damage induced by ischemia by maintaining the TNF-α, IL-1β, SOD and MDA levels in LFD-fed gerbils. In addition, HFD feeding affects the modulation of these parameters in the hippocampus after transient forebrain ischemia.
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- Seung Myung Moon
- Department of Neurosurgery, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Hwaseong, 445-907, South Korea,
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Boucher J, Simard É, Froehlich U, D'Orléans-Juste P, Grandbois M. Using carboxyfluorescein diacetate succinimidyl ester to monitor intracellular protein glycation. Anal Biochem 2015; 478:73-81. [PMID: 25800564 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2015.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2014] [Revised: 03/06/2015] [Accepted: 03/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Protein glycation is a ubiquitous process involved in vascular complications observed in diabetes. Glyoxal (GO), an intracellular reactive oxoaldehyde that is one of the most potent glycation agents, readily reacts with amines present on proteins to produce the lysine-derived adduct carboxymethyllysine, which is a prevalent advanced glycation end-product (AGE). Our group previously showed that cell exposure to GO leads to an alteration in the cell contractile activity that could occur as a result of the glycation of various proteins regulating the cell contractile machinery. Here, we measured the extent of glycation on three functionally distinct proteins known to participate in cell contraction and cytoskeletal organization-Rho-kinase (ROCK), actin, and gelsolin (GSN)-using an assay based on the reaction of the cell membrane-permeable fluorescent probe carboxyfluorescein diacetate succinimidyl ester (CFDA-SE), which reacts with primary amine groups of proteins. By combining CFDA-SE fluorescence and Western blot detection, we observed (following GO incubation) increased glycation of actin and ROCK as well as an increased interaction between actin and GSN as observed by co-immunoprecipitation. Thus, we conclude that the use of the fluorescent probe CFDA-SE offers an interesting alternative to perform a comparative analysis of the extent of intracellular protein glycation in live cells.
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- Julie Boucher
- Department of Pharmacology, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec J1H 5N4, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec J1H 5N4, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec J1H 5N4, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec J1H 5N4, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec J1H 5N4, Canada.
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Abd-Elrahman KS, Walsh MP, Cole WC. Abnormal Rho-associated kinase activity contributes to the dysfunctional myogenic response of cerebral arteries in type 2 diabetes. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2015; 93:177-84. [PMID: 25660561 DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2014-0437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The structural and functional integrity of the brain, and therefore, cognition, are critically dependent on the appropriate control of blood flow within the cerebral circulation. Inadequate flow leads to ischemia, whereas excessive flow causes small vessel rupture and (or) blood-brain-barrier disruption. Cerebral blood flow is controlled through the interplay of several physiological mechanisms that regulate the contractile state of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) within the walls of cerebral resistance arteries and arterioles. The myogenic response of cerebral VSMCs is a key mechanism that is responsible for maintaining constant blood flow during variations in systemic pressure, i.e., flow autoregulation. Inappropriate myogenic control of cerebral blood flow is associated with, and prognostic of, neurological deterioration and poor outcome in patients with several conditions, including type 2 diabetes. Here, we review recent advances in our understanding of the role of inappropriate Rho-associated kinase activity as a cause of impaired myogenic regulation of cerebral arterial diameter in type 2 diabetes.
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- Khaled S Abd-Elrahman
- The Smooth Muscle Research Group, Libin Cardiovascular Institute, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, and the Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1, Canada
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Lynch CM, Kinzenbaw DA, Chen X, Zhan S, Mezzetti E, Filosa J, Ergul A, Faulkner JL, Faraci FM, Didion SP. Nox2-derived superoxide contributes to cerebral vascular dysfunction in diet-induced obesity. Stroke 2013; 44:3195-201. [PMID: 24072007 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.113.001366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Obesity is an increasing epidemic worldwide; however, little is known about effects of obesity produced by high-fat diet (HFD) on the cerebral circulation. The purpose of this study was to examine the functional and temporal effects of a HFD on carotid and cerebral vascular function and to identify mechanisms that contribute to such functional alterations. METHODS Responses of cerebral arterioles (in vivo) and carotid arteries (in vitro) were examined in C57Bl/6 (wild-type) and Nox2-deficient (Nox2(-/-)) mice fed a control (10%) or a HFD (45% or 60% kcal of fat) for 8, 12, 30, or 36 weeks. RESULTS In wild-type mice, a HFD produced obesity and endothelial dysfunction by 12 and 36 weeks in cerebral arterioles and carotid arteries, respectively. Endothelial function could be significantly improved with Tempol (a superoxide scavenger) treatment in wild-type mice fed a HFD. Despite producing a similar degree of obesity in both wild-type and Nox2(-/-) mice, endothelial dysfunction was observed only in wild-type, but not in Nox2(-/-), mice fed a HFD. CONCLUSIONS Endothelial dysfunction produced by a HFD occurs in a temporal manner and appears much earlier in cerebral arterioles than in carotid arteries. Genetic studies revealed that Nox2-derived superoxide plays a major role in endothelial dysfunction produced by a HFD. Such functional changes may serve to predispose blood vessels to reduced vasodilator responses and thus may contribute to alterations in cerebral blood flow associated with obesity.
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- Cynthia M Lynch
- From the Departments of Internal Medicine (C.M.L., D.A.K., F.M.F.) and Pharmacology (F.M.F.), The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA; Vascular Biology Center (X.C., E.M.) and Department of Physiology, Medical College of Georgia (J.F., A.E.), Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA; Departments of Pharmacology (S.Z., J.L.F., S.P.D.) and Neurology (S.P.D.), The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS; and Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA (A.E.)
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Contribution of Rho kinase to blood pressure elevation and vasoconstrictor responsiveness in type 2 diabetic Goto–Kakizaki rats. J Hypertens 2013; 31:1160-9. [DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0b013e328360383a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Wu B, Gao Q, Chu XJ, Zhang M, Huang HJ, Li GX, Wang LL. Correlation of insulin resistance, pancreatic β-cell function and insulin sensitivity with increased Rho-associated kinase activity in PBMCs in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2013; 21:1146-1151. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v21.i12.1146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To observe the correlation of peripheral mononuclear cells' Rho-associated kinase activity in peripheral mononuclear cells with HOMA-IR, HOMA-%S and HOMA-%B in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D) and healthy subjects.
METHODS: For this study, 33 patients with T2D and 33 healthy participants were enrolled and evaluated for clinical and metabolic parameters. Biochemical quantifications and fasting plasma insulin measurement were performed with ROCHE DDP and E601 auto-analyzers, respectively. Rho-associated kinase activity was evaluated in peripheral mononuclear cells by Western blot and defined as the ratio of phosphor myosin-binding subunit on myosin light chain phosphatase to total myosin-binding subunit. HOMA-IR, HOMA-%S and HOMA-%B were calculated with a HOMA2 calculator.
RESULTS: The levels of total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides and fasting glucose were significantly raised (5.4 ± 0.8 vs 4.1 ± 0.6, 3.7 ± 0.8 vs 2.8 ± 0.6, 1.7 ± 0.3 vs 1.1 ± 0.2, 8.1 ± 0.9 vs 5.4 ± 0.4, all P < 0.001) and HDL-cholesterol significantly decreased (0.7 ± 0.1 vs 1.2 ± 0.1, P < 0.001) in T2D subjects compared with healthy subjects. HOMR-IR significantly increased (4.3 ± 1.5 vs 2.4 ± 1.1, P < 0.001) and HOMA-%B and HOMA-%S significantly declined (95.5 ± 21.4 vs 118.2 ± 16.9, 40.2 ± 11.9 vs 65.9 ± 7.7, both P < 0.001) in T2D subjects compared with healthy subjects. ROCK activity was more markedly raised in T2D subjects than in healthy subjects (0.63 ± 0.15 vs 0.40 ± 0.12, P < 0.05). The expression of total MBS, ROCK1 and ROCK2 did not differ significantly between the two groups. In diabetic subjects, ROCK activity was positively correlated with HOMA-IR and negatively with HOMA-%B.
CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that pancreatic β-cell dysfunction and the development of type 2 diabetes are associated with ROCK activity in peripheral mononuclear cells.
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Li W, Prakash R, Chawla D, Du W, Didion SP, Filosa JA, Zhang Q, Brann DW, Lima VV, Tostes RC, Ergul A. Early effects of high-fat diet on neurovascular function and focal ischemic brain injury. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2013; 304:R1001-8. [PMID: 23576615 DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00523.2012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Obesity is a risk factor for stroke, but the early effects of high-fat diet (HFD) on neurovascular function and ischemic stroke outcomes remain unclear. The goal of this study was to test the hypotheses that HFD beginning early in life 1) impairs neurovascular coupling, 2) causes cerebrovascular dysfunction, and 3) worsens short-term outcomes after cerebral ischemia. Functional hyperemia and parenchymal arteriole (PA) reactivity were measured in rats after 8 wk of HFD. The effect of HFD on basilar artery function after middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) and associated O-GlcNAcylation were assessed. Neuronal cell death, infarct size, hemorrhagic transformation (HT) frequency/severity, and neurological deficit were evaluated after global ischemia and transient MCAO. HFD caused a 10% increase in body weight and doubled adiposity without a change in lipid profile, blood glucose, and blood pressure. Functional hyperemia and PA relaxation were decreased with HFD. Basilar arteries from stroked HFD rats were more sensitive to contractile factors, and acetylcholine-mediated relaxation was impaired. Vascular O-GlcNAcylated protein content was increased with HFD. This group also showed greater mortality rate, infarct volume, HT occurrence rate, and HT severity and poor functional outcome compared with the control diet group. These results indicate that HFD negatively affects neurovascular coupling and cerebrovascular function even in the absence of dyslipidemia. These early cerebrovascular changes may be the cause of greater cerebral injury and poor outcomes of stroke in these animals.
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- Weiguo Li
- Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, GA, USA
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Li H, Yang H, Ding Y, Aprecio R, Zhang W, Wang Q, Li Y. Experimental periodontitis induced by Porphyromonas gingivalis does not alter the onset or severity of diabetes in mice. J Periodontal Res 2013; 48:582-90. [PMID: 23317150 DOI: 10.1111/jre.12041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/14/2012] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Diabetes mellitus is believed to increase the risk and severity of periodontitis. However, less evidence is available on the converse effects of periodontitis on diabetes. The objective of the study was to investigate to what degree experimental periodontitis induced by Porphyromonas gingivalis might influence the onset and severity of diabetes in different mouse models. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twenty-eight male Tallyho/JngJ mice (type 2 diabetes), 20 male streptozotocin-induced diabetes C57BL/6J mice (type 1 diabetes) and 20 male C57BL/6J mice at 4 wks of age were evenly divided into two groups: periodontal infection and sham infection. Periodontitis was induced by Porphyromonas gingivalis W50 (P. gingivalis) oral inoculation before the development of diabetes. Sham-infected mice received vehicle as control. P. gingivalis in the oral cavity were identified by quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Fasting glucose, body weight and food intake levels were monitored and glucose tolerance tests were performed to assess glucose homeostasis for the onset and progression of diabetes. The level of alveolar bone loss and tumor necrosis factor-alpha were determined in week 20 when mice were killed. RESULTS Mice in the infection groups developed more alveolar bone loss than those in sham-infection groups (Tallyho p = 0.021; C57-STZ p = 0.014; C57 p = 0.035). Hyperglycemic mice exhibited significantly more bone loss compared to those normal glucose mice (Tallyho vs. C57 p = 0.029; C57-STZ vs. C57 p = 0.024). The level of tumor necrosis factor-alpha was consistent with that of periodontal bone loss and hyperglycemia. There was no significant effect of mouse species on the amount of bone loss at the same level of blood glucose. No statistically significant difference or trend in glucose metabolism was found between the infection and sham-infection group. CONCLUSION Diabetes enhanced the risk for periodontal disease induced by P. gingivalis. However, no converse impact was found between this periodontal infection and onset and severity of diabetes in both type 1 and 2 diabetes mice.
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- H Li
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Rueda A, Fernández-Velasco M, Benitah JP, Gómez AM. Abnormal Ca2+ spark/STOC coupling in cerebral artery smooth muscle cells of obese type 2 diabetic mice. PLoS One 2013; 8:e53321. [PMID: 23301060 PMCID: PMC3536748 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0053321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2012] [Accepted: 11/30/2012] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Diabetes is a major risk factor for stroke. However, the molecular mechanisms involved in cerebral artery dysfunction found in the diabetic patients are not completely elucidated. In cerebral artery smooth muscle cells (CASMCs), spontaneous and local increases of intracellular Ca2+ due to the opening of ryanodine receptors (Ca2+ sparks) activate large conductance Ca2+-activated K+ (BK) channels that generate spontaneous transient outward currents (STOCs). STOCs have a key participation in the control of vascular myogenic tone and blood pressure. Our goal was to investigate whether alterations in Ca(2+) spark and STOC activities, measured by confocal microscopy and patch-clamp technique, respectively, occur in isolated CASMCs of an experimental model of type-2 diabetes (db/db mouse). We found that mean Ca(2+) spark amplitude, duration, size and rate-of-rise were significantly smaller in Fluo-3 loaded db/db compared to control CASMCs, with a subsequent decrease in the total amount of Ca(2+) released through Ca(2+) sparks in db/db CASMCs, though Ca(2+) spark frequency remained. Interestingly, the frequency of large-amplitude Ca(2+) sparks was also significantly reduced in db/db cells. In addition, the frequency and amplitude of STOCs were markedly reduced at all voltages tested (from -50 to 0 mV) in db/db CASMCs. The latter correlates with decreased BK channel β1/α subunit ratio found in db/db vascular tissues. Taken together, Ca(2+) spark alterations lead to inappropriate BK channels activation in CASMCs of db/db mice and this condition is aggravated by the decrease in the BK β1 subunit/α subunit ratio which underlies the significant reduction of Ca(2+) spark/STOC coupling in CASMCs of diabetic animals.
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- Angélica Rueda
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN, México City, México
- Inserm, U-637; Université de Montpellier 1, Université de Montpellier 2, Montpellier, France
- * E-mail: (AMG); (AR)
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- Inserm, U-637; Université de Montpellier 1, Université de Montpellier 2, Montpellier, France
- Instituto de Investigación Hospital Universitario La Paz (IdiPAZ), Madrid, Spain
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- Inserm, U769; Université de Paris-Sud, IFR141, Labex Lermit, Châtenay-Malabry, France
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- Inserm, U769; Université de Paris-Sud, IFR141, Labex Lermit, Châtenay-Malabry, France
- * E-mail: (AMG); (AR)
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Leiter EH, Strobel M, O'Neill A, Schultz D, Schile A, Reifsnyder PC. Comparison of Two New Mouse Models of Polygenic Type 2 Diabetes at the Jackson Laboratory, NONcNZO10Lt/J and TALLYHO/JngJ. J Diabetes Res 2013; 2013:165327. [PMID: 23671854 PMCID: PMC3647594 DOI: 10.1155/2013/165327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2013] [Accepted: 03/14/2013] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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This review compares two novel polygenic mouse models of type 2 diabetes (T2D), TALLYHO/JngJ and NONcNZO10/LtJ, and contrasts both with the well-known C57BLKS/J-Lepr(db) (db/db) monogenic diabesity model. We posit that the new polygenic models are more representative of the "garden variety" obesity underlying human T2D in terms of their polygenetic rather than monogenic etiology. Moreover, the clinical phenotypes in these new models are less extreme, for example, more moderated development of obesity coupled with less extreme endocrine disturbances. The more progressive development of obesity produces a maturity-onset development of hyperglycemia in contrast to the juvenile-onset diabetes observed in the morbidly obese db/db model. Unlike the leptin receptor-deficient db/db models with central leptin resistance, the new models develop a progressive peripheral leptin resistance and are able to maintain reproductive function. Although the T2D pathophysiology in both TALLYHO/JngJ and NONcNZO10/LtJ is remarkably similar, their genetic etiologies are clearly different, underscoring the genetic heterogeneity underlying T2D in humans.
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- Edward H. Leiter
- The Jackson Laboratory, 600 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA
- *Edward H. Leiter:
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- The Jackson Laboratory, 600 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA
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- The Jackson Laboratory, 600 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA
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- The Jackson Laboratory, 600 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA
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- The Jackson Laboratory, 600 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA
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5HT(2A) and 5HT(2B) receptors contribute to serotonin-induced vascular dysfunction in diabetes. EXPERIMENTAL DIABETES RESEARCH 2012; 2012:398406. [PMID: 23346101 PMCID: PMC3546478 DOI: 10.1155/2012/398406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2012] [Accepted: 11/30/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Although 5HT(2A) receptors mediate contractions of normal arteries to serotonin (5HT), in some cardiovascular diseases, other receptor subtypes contribute to the marked increase in serotonin contractions. We hypothesized that enhanced contractions of arteries from diabetics to 5HT are mediated by an increased contribution from multiple 5HT receptor subtypes. We compared responses to selective 5HT receptor agonists and expression of 5HT receptor isoforms (5HT(1B), 5HT(2A), and 5HT(2B)) in aorta from nondiabetic (ND) compared to type 2 diabetic mice (DB, BKS.Cg-Dock7(m)+/+Lepr(db)/J). 5HT, 5HT(2A) (TCB2 and BRL54443), and 5HT(2B) (norfenfluramine and BW723C86) receptor agonists produced concentration-dependent contractions of ND arteries that were markedly increased in DB arteries. Neither ND nor DB arteries contracted to a 5HT(1B) receptor agonist. MDL11939, a 5HT(2A) receptor antagonist, and LY272015, a 5HT(2B) receptor antagonist, reduced contractions of arteries from DB to 5HT more than ND. Expression of 5HT(1B), 5HT(2A), and 5HT(2B) receptor subtypes was similar in ND and DB. Inhibition of rho kinase decreased contractions to 5HT and 5HT(2A) and 5HT(2B) receptor agonists in ND and DB. We conclude that in contrast to other cardiovascular diseases, enhanced contraction of arteries from diabetics to 5HT is not due to a change in expression of multiple 5HT receptor subtypes.
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Kim JH, Saxton AM. The TALLYHO mouse as a model of human type 2 diabetes. METHODS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (CLIFTON, N.J.) 2012; 933:75-87. [PMID: 22893402 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-62703-068-7_6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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The TALLYHO/Jng (TH) mouse is an inbred polygenic model for type 2 diabetes (T2D) with moderate obesity. Both male and female TH mice are characterized by increased body and fat pad weights, hyperleptinemia, hyperinsulinemia, and hyperlipidemia. Glucose intolerance and hyperglycemia are exhibited only in males. Reduced 2-deoxy-glucose uptake occurs in adipose tissue and skeletal muscle of male TH mice. While both sexes of TH mice exhibit enlarged pancreatic islets, only males have degranulation and abnormal architecture in islets. Endothelial dysfunction and considerably decreased bone density are also observed in male TH mice. The blood pressure of male TH mice is normal. Genetic outcross experiments with non-diabetic strains revealed multiple susceptibility loci (quantitative trait loci) for obesity, hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hyperglycemia. In conclusion, TH mice encompass many aspects of polygenic human diabetes and are a very useful model for T2D.
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- Jung Han Kim
- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Toxicology, Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, WV, USA.
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Increased expression of the tail-anchored membrane protein SLMAP in adipose tissue from type 2 Tally Ho diabetic mice. EXPERIMENTAL DIABETES RESEARCH 2011; 2011:421982. [PMID: 21785580 PMCID: PMC3137969 DOI: 10.1155/2011/421982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2011] [Accepted: 05/05/2011] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The tail-anchored membrane protein, sarcolemmal membrane associated protein (SLMAP) is encoded to a single gene that maps to the chromosome 3p14 region and has also been reported in certain diabetic populations. Our previous studies with db/db mice shown that a deregulation of SLMAP expression plays an important role in type 2 diabetes. Male Tally Ho mice were bred to present with either normoglycemia (NG) or hyperglycemia (HG). Abdominal adipose tissue from male Tally Ho mice of the HG group was found to have a significantly lower expression of the membrane associated glucose transporter-4 (GLUT-4) and higher expression of SLMAP compared to tissue from NG mice. There were 3 isoforms expressed in the abdominal adipose tissue, but only 45 kDa isoform of SLMAP was associated with the GLUT-4 revealed by immunoprecipitation data. Knock down studies using SLMAP siRNA with adipocytes resulted in a significant reduction in SLMAP and a decrease in glucose uptake. Thus, SLMAP may be an important regulator of glucose uptake or involved in GLUT-4 fusion/translocation into the plasma membrane of mouse abdominal adipose tissue and changes in SLMAP expression are linked to hyperglycemia and diabetes.
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This review addresses the roles of Rho/Rho-kinase (ROCK) pathway in the pathogenesis of diabetes complications. Diabetes can cause many serious complications and can result in physical disability or even increased mortality. However, there are not many effective ways to treat these complications. The small guanosine-5'-triphosphate-binding protein Rho and its downstream target Rho-kinase mediate important cellular functions, such as cell morphology, motility, secretion, proliferation, and gene expression. Recently, the Rho/Rho-kinase pathway has attracted a great deal of attention in diabetes-related research. These studies have provided evidence that the activity and gene expression of Rho-kinase are upregulated in some tissues in animal models of type 1 or type 2 diabetes and in cell lines cultured with high concentrations of glucose. Inhibitors of Rho-kinase could prevent or ameliorate the pathological changes in diabetic complications. The inhibitory effects of statins on the Rho/Rho-kinase signalling pathway may also play a role in the prevention of diabetic complications. However, the precise molecular mechanism by which the Rho/Roh-kinase pathway participates in the development or progression of diabetic complications has not been extensively investigated. This article evaluates the relationship between Rho/Roh-kinase activation and diabetic complications, as well as the roles of Roh-kinase inhibitors and statins in the complications of diabetes, with the objective of providing a novel target for the treatment of long-term diabetic complications.
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- Hong Zhou
- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Hospital of He Bei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Stewart TP, Kim HY, Saxton AM, Kim JH. Genetic and genomic analysis of hyperlipidemia, obesity and diabetes using (C57BL/6J × TALLYHO/JngJ) F2 mice. BMC Genomics 2010; 11:713. [PMID: 21167066 PMCID: PMC3022919 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2164-11-713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2010] [Accepted: 12/19/2010] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the most common form of diabetes in humans and is closely associated with dyslipidemia and obesity that magnifies the mortality and morbidity related to T2D. The genetic contribution to human T2D and related metabolic disorders is evident, and mostly follows polygenic inheritance. The TALLYHO/JngJ (TH) mice are a polygenic model for T2D characterized by obesity, hyperinsulinemia, impaired glucose uptake and tolerance, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia. RESULTS In order to determine the genetic factors that contribute to these T2D related characteristics in TH mice, we interbred TH mice with C57BL/6J (B6) mice. The parental, F1, and F2 mice were phenotyped at 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 weeks of age for 4-hour fasting plasma triglyceride, cholesterol, insulin, and glucose levels and body, fat pad and carcass weights. The F2 mice were genotyped genome-wide and used for quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping. We also applied a genetical genomic approach using a subset of the F2 mice to seek candidate genes underlying the QTLs. Major QTLs were detected on chromosomes (Chrs) 1, 11, 4, and 8 for hypertriglyceridemia, 1 and 3 for hypercholesterolemia, 4 for hyperglycemia, 11 and 1 for body weight, 1 for fat pad weight, and 11 and 14 for carcass weight. Most alleles, except for Chr 3 and 14 QTLs, increased phenotypic values when contributed by the TH strain. Fourteen pairs of interacting loci were detected, none of which overlapped the major QTLs. The QTL interval linked to hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia on distal Chr 1 contains Apoa2 gene. Sequencing analysis revealed polymorphisms of Apoa2 in TH mice, suggesting Apoa2 as the candidate gene for the hyperlipidemia QTL. Gene expression analysis added novel information and aided in selection of candidates underlying the QTLs. CONCLUSIONS We identified several genetic loci that affect the quantitative variations of plasma lipid and glucose levels and obesity traits in a TH × B6 intercross. Polymorphisms in Apoa2 gene are suggested to be responsible for the Chr 1 QTL linked to hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia. Further, genetical genomic analysis led to potential candidate genes for the QTLs.
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- Taryn P Stewart
- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Toxicology, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
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- Department of Nutrition, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Toxicology, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
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Vascular dysfunction in cerebrovascular disease: mechanisms and therapeutic intervention. Clin Sci (Lond) 2010; 119:1-17. [PMID: 20370718 DOI: 10.1042/cs20090649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The endothelium plays a crucial role in the control of vascular homoeostasis through maintaining the synthesis of the vasoprotective molecule NO* (nitric oxide). Endothelial dysfunction of cerebral blood vessels, manifested as diminished NO* bioavailability, is a common feature of several vascular-related diseases, including hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, stroke, subarachnoid haemorrhage and Alzheimer's disease. Over the past several years an enormous amount of research has been devoted to understanding the mechanisms underlying endothelial dysfunction. As such, it has become apparent that, although the diseases associated with impaired NO* function are diverse, the underlying causes are similar. For example, compelling evidence indicates that oxidative stress might be an important mechanism of diminished NO* signalling in diverse models of cardiovascular 'high-risk' states and cerebrovascular disease. Although there are several sources of vascular ROS (reactive oxygen species), the enzyme NADPH oxidase is emerging as a strong candidate for the excessive ROS production that is thought to lead to vascular oxidative stress. The purpose of the present review is to outline some of the mechanisms thought to contribute to endothelial dysfunction in the cerebral vasculature during disease. More specifically, we will highlight current evidence for the involvement of ROS, inflammation, the RhoA/Rho-kinase pathway and amyloid beta-peptides. In addition, we will discuss currently available therapies for improving endothelial function and highlight future therapeutic strategies.
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Ergul A, Li W, Elgebaly MM, Bruno A, Fagan SC. Hyperglycemia, diabetes and stroke: focus on the cerebrovasculature. Vascul Pharmacol 2009; 51:44-9. [PMID: 19258053 DOI: 10.1016/j.vph.2009.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2008] [Revised: 02/04/2009] [Accepted: 02/13/2009] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) results from the occlusion of an artery and causes vascular and neuronal damage, both of which affect the extent of ischemic injury and stroke outcome. Despite extensive efforts, there is only one effective treatment for AIS. Given that up to 40% of the AIS patients present with admission hyperglycemia either as a result of diabetes or acute stress response, targets for neuronal and vascular protection under hyperglycemic conditions need to be better defined. Here, we review the impact of diabetes and acute hyperglycemia on experimental stroke with an emphasis on cerebrovasculature structure and function. The relevance to clinical evidence is also discussed.
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- Adviye Ergul
- Department of Physiology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912, USA.
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Chrissobolis S, Faraci FM. The role of oxidative stress and NADPH oxidase in cerebrovascular disease. Trends Mol Med 2008; 14:495-502. [PMID: 18929509 DOI: 10.1016/j.molmed.2008.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 157] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2008] [Revised: 09/01/2008] [Accepted: 09/01/2008] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The study of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress remains a very active area of biological research, particularly in relation to cellular signaling and the role of ROS in disease. In the cerebral circulation, oxidative stress occurs in diverse forms of disease and with aging. Within the vessel wall, ROS produce complex structural and functional changes that have broad implications for regulation of cerebral perfusion and permeability of the blood-brain barrier. These oxidative-stress-induced changes are thought to contribute to the progression of cerebrovascular disease. Here, we highlight recent findings in relation to oxidative stress in the cerebral vasculature, with an emphasis on the emerging role for NADPH oxidases as a source of ROS and the role of ROS in models of disease.
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- Sophocles Chrissobolis
- Departments of Internal Medicine and Pharmacology, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Center, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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Balakumar P, Kaur T, Singh M. Potential target sites to modulate vascular endothelial dysfunction: Current perspectives and future directions. Toxicology 2008; 245:49-64. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2007.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2007] [Revised: 12/13/2007] [Accepted: 12/13/2007] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Jung WH, Kim HY, Koo SJ, Cheon HG, Cho SW, Rhee SD. Effects of Food Restriction on Phenotypes of TALLYHO/JngJ Mouse. KOREAN DIABETES JOURNAL 2008. [DOI: 10.4093/kdj.2008.32.4.304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Won Hoon Jung
- Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Korea
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- Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Korea
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- Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Korea
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- Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Korea
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Cheng ZJ, Jiang YF, Ding H, Severson D, Triggle CR. Vascular dysfunction in type 2 diabetic TallyHo mice: role for an increase in the contribution of PGH2/TxA2 receptor activation and cytochrome p450 products. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2007; 85:404-12. [PMID: 17612649 DOI: 10.1139/y07-010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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In this study, we tested the hypothesis that spontaneously diabetic TallyHo (TH) mice, a novel polygenic model for type 2 diabetes, will exhibit endothelial dysfunction associated with an increased contribution from endothelium-derived contractile factors (EDCF). The cellular mechanisms underlying the increased contribution of EDCF were explored in 16 and 30-week-old male TH and age-matched male C57BL/6J mice (n=4-9). Blood glucose and serum lipid profiles were markedly increased in the TH mice. Superoxide generation, assessed with a lucigenin chemiluminescence assay, was markedly increased in the aortae of TH mice. Endothelium-dependent vascular relaxations and contractions to acetylcholine (ACh), but not endothelium-independent relaxations to sodium nitroprusside, were impaired and vascular contractions to phenylephrine were significantly enhanced in aortae from TH mice. Nomega-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester markedly increased the ACh-induced contractions in TH mice, whereas SQ29548, a thromboxane receptor antagonist, and cytochrome P450 (CYP) inhibitors 17-octadecynoic acid and sulfaphenazole, the latter being specific for CYP2C6 and 2C9, decreased and (or) normalized the contractile response to ACh in TH mice. The present study indicates that enhanced contribution of prostaglandin H2/thromboxane A2 receptor and CYP, likely CYP2C6 and 2C9, play a critical role in the pathogenesis of increased EDCF in the aortae of type 2 diabetic TH mice.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Aorta, Thoracic/drug effects
- Aorta, Thoracic/physiopathology
- Blood Glucose/analysis
- Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic
- Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors
- Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/metabolism
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/metabolism
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/physiopathology
- Endothelium, Vascular/metabolism
- Endothelium, Vascular/physiopathology
- Fatty Acids, Unsaturated/pharmacology
- Hydrazines/pharmacology
- Lipids/blood
- Male
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Mice, Inbred Strains
- Potassium Chloride/pharmacology
- Prostaglandin H2/metabolism
- Receptors, Thromboxane A2, Prostaglandin H2/antagonists & inhibitors
- Receptors, Thromboxane A2, Prostaglandin H2/metabolism
- Sulfaphenazole/pharmacology
- Superoxides/metabolism
- Vasoconstriction/drug effects
- Vasodilation
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- Zhong Jian Cheng
- Smooth Muscle Research Group, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, AB T2N 4N1, Canada
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