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Yin A, Fu W, Elengickal A, Kim J, Liu Y, Bigot A, Mamchaoui K, Call JA, Yin H. Chronic hypoxia impairs skeletal muscle repair via HIF-2α stabilization. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 2024; 15:631-645. [PMID: 38333911 PMCID: PMC10995261 DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.13436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic hypoxia and skeletal muscle atrophy commonly coexist in patients with COPD and CHF, yet the underlying physio-pathological mechanisms remain elusive. Muscle regeneration, driven by muscle stem cells (MuSCs), holds therapeutic potential for mitigating muscle atrophy. This study endeavours to investigate the influence of chronic hypoxia on muscle regeneration, unravel key molecular mechanisms, and explore potential therapeutic interventions. METHODS Experimental mice were exposed to prolonged normobaric hypoxic air (15% pO2, 1 atm, 2 weeks) to establish a chronic hypoxia model. The impact of chronic hypoxia on body composition, muscle mass, muscle strength, and the expression levels of hypoxia-inducible factors HIF-1α and HIF-2α in MuSC was examined. The influence of chronic hypoxia on muscle regeneration, MuSC proliferation, and the recovery of muscle mass and strength following cardiotoxin-induced injury were assessed. The muscle regeneration capacities under chronic hypoxia were compared between wildtype mice, MuSC-specific HIF-2α knockout mice, and mice treated with HIF-2α inhibitor PT2385, and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor lisinopril. Transcriptomic analysis was performed to identify hypoxia- and HIF-2α-dependent molecular mechanisms. Statistical significance was determined using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Mann-Whitney U tests. RESULTS Chronic hypoxia led to limb muscle atrophy (EDL: 17.7%, P < 0.001; Soleus: 11.5% reduction in weight, P < 0.001) and weakness (10.0% reduction in peak-isometric torque, P < 0.001), along with impaired muscle regeneration characterized by diminished myofibre cross-sectional areas, increased fibrosis (P < 0.001), and incomplete strength recovery (92.3% of pre-injury levels, P < 0.05). HIF-2α stabilization in MuSC under chronic hypoxia hindered MuSC proliferation (26.1% reduction of MuSC at 10 dpi, P < 0.01). HIF-2α ablation in MuSC mitigated the adverse effects of chronic hypoxia on muscle regeneration and MuSC proliferation (30.9% increase in MuSC numbers at 10 dpi, P < 0.01), while HIF-1α ablation did not have the same effect. HIF-2α stabilization under chronic hypoxia led to elevated local ACE, a novel direct target of HIF-2α. Notably, pharmacological interventions with PT2385 or lisinopril enhanced muscle regeneration under chronic hypoxia (PT2385: 81.3% increase, P < 0.001; lisinopril: 34.6% increase in MuSC numbers at 10 dpi, P < 0.05), suggesting their therapeutic potential for alleviating chronic hypoxia-associated muscle atrophy. CONCLUSIONS Chronic hypoxia detrimentally affects skeletal muscle regeneration by stabilizing HIF-2α in MuSC and thereby diminishing MuSC proliferation. HIF-2α increases local ACE levels in skeletal muscle, contributing to hypoxia-induced regenerative deficits. Administration of HIF-2α or ACE inhibitors may prove beneficial to ameliorate chronic hypoxia-associated muscle atrophy and weakness by improving muscle regeneration under chronic hypoxia.
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- Amelia Yin
- Center for Molecular MedicineThe University of GeorgiaAthensGAUSA
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyThe University of GeorgiaAthensGAUSA
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- Center for Molecular MedicineThe University of GeorgiaAthensGAUSA
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyThe University of GeorgiaAthensGAUSA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyThe University of GeorgiaAthensGAUSA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyThe University of GeorgiaAthensGAUSA
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- Center for Molecular MedicineThe University of GeorgiaAthensGAUSA
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyThe University of GeorgiaAthensGAUSA
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- Sorbonne Université, Inserm, Institut de MyologieCentre de Recherche en MyologieParisFrance
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- Sorbonne Université, Inserm, Institut de MyologieCentre de Recherche en MyologieParisFrance
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- Department of Physiology and PharmacologyThe University of GeorgiaAthensGAUSA
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- Center for Molecular MedicineThe University of GeorgiaAthensGAUSA
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyThe University of GeorgiaAthensGAUSA
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Jiang H, Liu B, Lin J, Xue T, Han Y, Lu C, Zhou S, Gu Y, Xu F, Shen Y, Xu L, Sun H. MuSCs and IPCs: roles in skeletal muscle homeostasis, aging and injury. Cell Mol Life Sci 2024; 81:67. [PMID: 38289345 PMCID: PMC10828015 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-023-05096-w] [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: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Skeletal muscle is a highly specialized tissue composed of myofibres that performs crucial functions in movement and metabolism. In response to external stimuli and injuries, a range of stem/progenitor cells, with muscle stem cells or satellite cells (MuSCs) being the predominant cell type, are rapidly activated to repair and regenerate skeletal muscle within weeks. Under normal conditions, MuSCs remain in a quiescent state, but become proliferative and differentiate into new myofibres in response to injury. In addition to MuSCs, some interstitial progenitor cells (IPCs) such as fibro-adipogenic progenitors (FAPs), pericytes, interstitial stem cells expressing PW1 and negative for Pax7 (PICs), muscle side population cells (SPCs), CD133-positive cells and Twist2-positive cells have been identified as playing direct or indirect roles in regenerating muscle tissue. Here, we highlight the heterogeneity, molecular markers, and functional properties of these interstitial progenitor cells, and explore the role of muscle stem/progenitor cells in skeletal muscle homeostasis, aging, and muscle-related diseases. This review provides critical insights for future stem cell therapies aimed at treating muscle-related diseases.
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- Haiyan Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University and First People's Hospital of Nantong City, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University and First People's Hospital of Nantong City, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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Ganta VC, Jones WS, Annex BH. A conundrum of arterialized capillaries and vascular dilation in chronic limb-threatening ischaemia. Eur Heart J 2024; 45:265-267. [PMID: 38126898 PMCID: PMC11032205 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehad826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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- Vijay C Ganta
- Vascular Biology Center and Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30909, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Duke University Health System and Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC, USA
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- Vascular Biology Center and Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30909, USA
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Tarvainen S, Wirth G, Juusola G, Hautero O, Kalliokoski K, Sjöros T, Nikulainen V, Taavitsainen J, Hytönen J, Frimodig C, Happonen K, Selander T, Laitinen T, Hakovirta HH, Knuuti J, Laham-Karam N, Hartikainen J, Mäkinen K, Ylä-Herttuala S, Korpisalo P. Critical limb-threatening ischaemia and microvascular transformation: clinical implications. Eur Heart J 2024; 45:255-264. [PMID: 37634134 PMCID: PMC10821383 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehad562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Clinical management of critical limb-threatening ischaemia (CLTI) is focused on prevention and treatment of atherosclerotic arterial occlusions. The role of microvascular pathology in disease progression is still largely unspecified and more importantly not utilized for treatment. The aim of this explorative study was to characterize the role of the microvasculature in CLTI pathology. METHODS Clinical high-resolution imaging of CLTI patients (n = 50) and muscle samples from amputated CLTI limbs (n = 40) were used to describe microvascular pathology of CLTI at the level of resting muscle blood flow and microvascular structure, respectively. Furthermore, a chronic, low arterial driving pressure-simulating ischaemia model in rabbits (n = 24) was used together with adenoviral vascular endothelial growth factor A gene transfers to study the effect of microvascular alterations on muscle outcome. RESULTS Resting microvascular blood flow was not depleted but displayed decreased capillary transit time (P < .01) in CLTI muscles. Critical limb-threatening ischaemia muscle microvasculature also exhibited capillary enlargement (P < .001) and further arterialization along worsening of myofibre atrophy and detaching of capillaries from myofibres. Furthermore, CLTI-like capillary transformation was shown to worsen calf muscle force production (P < .05) and tissue outcome (P < .01) under chronic ischaemia in rabbits and in healthy, normal rabbit muscle. CONCLUSIONS These findings depict a progressive, hypoxia-driven transformation of the microvasculature in CLTI muscles, which pathologically alters blood flow dynamics and aggravates tissue damage under low arterial driving pressure. Hypoxia-driven capillary enlargement can be highly important for CLTI outcomes and should therefore be considered in further development of diagnostics and treatment of CLTI.
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- Santeri Tarvainen
- Heart Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
- A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Heart Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
- A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Heart Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
- A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- Vaasa Central Hospital, Vaasa, Finland
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- Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- Turku PET Centre, Turku, Finland
- University of Turku, Turku, Finland
- Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finland
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- Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- Turku PET Centre, Turku, Finland
- University of Turku, Turku, Finland
- Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finland
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- Heart Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
- A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Heart Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
- A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Heart Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- Heart Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- Research Services, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- University of Turku, Turku, Finland
- Satasairaala, Pori, Finland
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- Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- Turku PET Centre, Turku, Finland
- University of Turku, Turku, Finland
- Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finland
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- A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Heart Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- Heart Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- Heart Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
- A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Heart Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
- A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- Turku PET Centre, Turku, Finland
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Geng Y, Hu Y, Zhang F, Tuo Y, Ge R, Bai Z. Mitochondria in hypoxic pulmonary hypertension, roles and the potential targets. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1239643. [PMID: 37645564 PMCID: PMC10461481 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1239643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Mitochondria are the centrol hub for cellular energy metabolisms. They regulate fuel metabolism by oxygen levels, participate in physiological signaling pathways, and act as oxygen sensors. Once oxygen deprived, the fuel utilizations can be switched from mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation to glycolysis for ATP production. Notably, mitochondria can also adapt to hypoxia by making various functional and phenotypes changes to meet the demanding of oxygen levels. Hypoxic pulmonary hypertension is a life-threatening disease, but its exact pathgenesis mechanism is still unclear and there is no effective treatment available until now. Ample of evidence indicated that mitochondria play key factor in the development of hypoxic pulmonary hypertension. By hypoxia-inducible factors, multiple cells sense and transmit hypoxia signals, which then control the expression of various metabolic genes. This activation of hypoxia-inducible factors considered associations with crosstalk between hypoxia and altered mitochondrial metabolism, which plays an important role in the development of hypoxic pulmonary hypertension. Here, we review the molecular mechanisms of how hypoxia affects mitochondrial function, including mitochondrial biosynthesis, reactive oxygen homeostasis, and mitochondrial dynamics, to explore the potential of improving mitochondrial function as a strategy for treating hypoxic pulmonary hypertension.
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- Yumei Geng
- Key Laboratory of High Altitude Medicine (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of Application and Foundation for High Altitude Medicine Research in Qinghai Province (Qinghai-Utah Joint Research Key Lab for High Altitude Medicine), Research Center for High Altitude Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining, China
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Qinghai Provincial People’s Hospital, Xining, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Qinghai Provincial Traffic Hospital, Xining, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Qinghai Provincial People’s Hospital, Xining, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Qinghai Provincial People’s Hospital, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of High Altitude Medicine (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of Application and Foundation for High Altitude Medicine Research in Qinghai Province (Qinghai-Utah Joint Research Key Lab for High Altitude Medicine), Research Center for High Altitude Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of High Altitude Medicine (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of Application and Foundation for High Altitude Medicine Research in Qinghai Province (Qinghai-Utah Joint Research Key Lab for High Altitude Medicine), Research Center for High Altitude Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining, China
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Foussard N, Rouault P, Cornuault L, Reynaud A, Buys ES, Chapouly C, Gadeau AP, Couffinhal T, Mohammedi K, Renault MA. Praliciguat Promotes Ischemic Leg Reperfusion in Leptin Receptor-Deficient Mice. Circ Res 2023; 132:34-48. [PMID: 36448444 DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.122.322033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lower-limb peripheral artery disease is one of the major complications of diabetes. Peripheral artery disease is associated with poor limb and cardiovascular prognoses, along with a dramatic decrease in life expectancy. Despite major medical advances in the treatment of diabetes, a substantial therapeutic gap remains in the peripheral artery disease population. Praliciguat is an orally available sGC (soluble guanylate cyclase) stimulator that has been reported both preclinically and in early stage clinical trials to have favorable effects in metabolic and hemodynamic outcomes, suggesting that it may have a potential beneficial effect in peripheral artery disease. METHODS We evaluated the effect of praliciguat on hind limb ischemia recovery in a mouse model of type 2 diabetes. Hind limb ischemia was induced in leptin receptor-deficient (Leprdb/db) mice by ligation and excision of the left femoral artery. Praliciguat (10 mg/kg/day) was administered in the diet starting 3 days before surgery. RESULTS Twenty-eight days after surgery, ischemic foot perfusion and function parameters were better in praliciguat-treated mice than in vehicle controls. Improved ischemic foot perfusion was not associated with either improved traditional cardiovascular risk factors (ie, weight, glycemia) or increased angiogenesis. However, treatment with praliciguat significantly increased arteriole diameter, decreased ICAM1 (intercellular adhesion molecule 1) expression, and prevented the accumulation of oxidative proangiogenic and proinflammatory muscle fibers. While investigating the mechanism underlying the beneficial effects of praliciguat therapy, we found that praliciguat significantly downregulated Myh2 and Cxcl12 mRNA expression in cultured myoblasts and that conditioned medium form praliciguat-treated myoblast decreased ICAM1 mRNA expression in endothelial cells. These results suggest that praliciguat therapy may decrease ICAM1 expression in endothelial cells by downregulating Cxcl12 in myocytes. CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrated that praliciguat promotes blood flow recovery in the ischemic muscle of mice with type 2 diabetes, at least in part by increasing arteriole diameter and by downregulating ICAM1 expression.
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- Ninon Foussard
- Univ. Bordeaux, Inserm, Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pessac, France (N.F., P.R., L.C., A.R., C.C., A.-P.G., T.C., K.M., M.-A.R.)
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- Univ. Bordeaux, Inserm, Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pessac, France (N.F., P.R., L.C., A.R., C.C., A.-P.G., T.C., K.M., M.-A.R.)
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- Univ. Bordeaux, Inserm, Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pessac, France (N.F., P.R., L.C., A.R., C.C., A.-P.G., T.C., K.M., M.-A.R.)
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- Univ. Bordeaux, Inserm, Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pessac, France (N.F., P.R., L.C., A.R., C.C., A.-P.G., T.C., K.M., M.-A.R.)
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- Univ. Bordeaux, Inserm, Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pessac, France (N.F., P.R., L.C., A.R., C.C., A.-P.G., T.C., K.M., M.-A.R.)
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- Univ. Bordeaux, Inserm, Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pessac, France (N.F., P.R., L.C., A.R., C.C., A.-P.G., T.C., K.M., M.-A.R.)
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- Univ. Bordeaux, Inserm, Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pessac, France (N.F., P.R., L.C., A.R., C.C., A.-P.G., T.C., K.M., M.-A.R.)
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- Univ. Bordeaux, Inserm, Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pessac, France (N.F., P.R., L.C., A.R., C.C., A.-P.G., T.C., K.M., M.-A.R.)
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- Univ. Bordeaux, Inserm, Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pessac, France (N.F., P.R., L.C., A.R., C.C., A.-P.G., T.C., K.M., M.-A.R.)
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Becker AB, Chen L, Ning B, Hu S, Hossack JA, Klibanov AL, Annex BH, French BA. Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Reveals Partial Perfusion Recovery After Hindlimb Ischemia as Opposed to Full Recovery by Laser Doppler Perfusion Imaging. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2022; 48:1058-1069. [PMID: 35287996 PMCID: PMC9872654 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2022.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Mouse models are critical in developing new therapeutic approaches to treat peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Despite decades of research and numerous clinical trials, the efficacy of available therapies is limited. This may suggest shortcomings in our current animal models and/or methods of assessment. We evaluated perfusion measurement methods in a mouse model of PAD by comparing laser Doppler perfusion imaging (LDPI, the most common technique), contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS, an emerging technique) and fluorescent microspheres (conventional standard). Mice undergoing a femoral artery ligation were assessed by LDPI and CEUS at baseline and 1, 4, 7, 14, 28, 60, 90 and 150 d post-surgery to evaluate perfusion recovery in the ischemic hindlimb. Fourteen days after surgery, additional mice were measured with fluorescent microspheres, LDPI, and CEUS. LDPI and CEUS resulted in broadly similar trends of perfusion recovery until 7 d post-surgery. However, by day 14, LDPI indicated full recovery of perfusion, whereas CEUS indicated ∼50% recovery, which failed to improve even after 5 mo. In agreement with the CEUS results, fluorescent microspheres at day 14 post-surgery confirmed that perfusion recovery was incomplete. Histopathology and photoacoustic microscopy provided further evidence of sustained vascular abnormalities.
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- Alyssa B Becker
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Department of Medicine, Cardiovascular Division, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Department of Medicine, Cardiovascular Division, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Department of Medicine, Cardiovascular Division, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.
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Pahapale GJ, Tao J, Nikolic M, Gao S, Scarcelli G, Sun SX, Romer LH, Gracias DH. Directing Multicellular Organization by Varying the Aspect Ratio of Soft Hydrogel Microwells. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2104649. [PMID: 35434926 PMCID: PMC9189654 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202104649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Multicellular organization with precise spatial definition is essential to various biological processes, including morphogenesis, development, and healing in vascular and other tissues. Gradients and patterns of chemoattractants are well-described guides of multicellular organization, but the influences of 3D geometry of soft hydrogels are less well defined. Here, the discovery of a new mode of endothelial cell self-organization guided by combinatorial effects of stiffness and geometry, independent of protein or chemical patterning, is described. Endothelial cells in 2 kPa microwells are found to be ≈30 times more likely to migrate to the edge to organize in ring-like patterns than in stiff 35 kPa microwells. This organization is independent of curvature and significantly more pronounced in 2 kPa microwells with aspect ratio (perimeter/depth) < 25. Physical factors of cells and substrates that drive this behavior are systematically investigated and a mathematical model that explains the organization by balancing the dynamic interaction between tangential cytoskeletal tension, cell-cell, and cell-substrate adhesion is presented. These findings demonstrate the importance of combinatorial effects of geometry and stiffness in complex cellular organization that can be leveraged to facilitate the engineering of bionics and integrated model organoid systems with customized nutrient vascular networks.
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- Gayatri J. Pahapale
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMD21218USA
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMD21218USA
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- Maryland Biophysics ProgramInstitute for Physical Science and TechnologyUniversity of MarylandCollege ParkMD20742USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMD21218USA
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- Maryland Biophysics ProgramInstitute for Physical Science and Technology and Fischell Department of BioengineeringUniversity of MarylandCollege ParkMD20742USA
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringCell Biologyand Institute of NanoBioTechnology (INBT)Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMD21218USA
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- Department of Cell BiologyAnesthesiology and Critical Care MedicineBiomedical EngineeringPediatricsand Center for Cell DynamicsJohns Hopkins School of MedicineBaltimoreMD21205USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringMaterials Science and EngineeringChemistry and Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics (LCSR)Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMD21218USA
- Department of Oncology and Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer CenterJohns Hopkins School of MedicineBaltimoreMD21205USA
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Xu Y, Ward AD, Goldman D, Yin H, Arpino JM, Nong Z, Lee JJ, O'Neil C, Pickering JG. Arteriolar dysgenesis in ischemic, regenerating skeletal muscle revealed by automated micro-morphometry, computational modeling, and perfusion analysis. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2022; 323:H38-H48. [PMID: 35522554 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00010.2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Rebuilding the local vasculature is central to restoring the health of muscles subjected to ischemic injury. Arteriogenesis yields remodeled collateral arteries that circumvent the obstruction, and angiogenesis produces capillaries to perfuse the regenerating myofibers. However, the vital intervening network of arterioles that feed the regenerated capillaries is poorly understood and an investigative challenge. We used machine learning and automated micro-morphometry to quantify the arteriolar landscape in distal hindlimb muscles in mice that have regenerated after femoral artery excision. Assessment of 1546 arteriolar sections revealed a striking (> 2-fold) increase in arteriolar density in regenerated muscle 14 and 28 days after ischemic injury. Lumen caliber was initially similar to that of control arterioles but after 4 weeks lumen area was reduced by 46%. In addition, the critical smooth muscle layer was attenuated throughout the arteriolar network, across a 150 to 5 µm diameter range. To understand the consequences of the reshaped distal hindlimb arterioles, we undertook computational flow modeling which revealed blunted flow augmentation. Moreover, impaired flow reserve was confirmed in vivo by laser Doppler analyses of flow in response to directly applied sodium nitroprusside. Thus, in hindlimb muscles regenerating after ischemic injury, the arteriolar network is amplified, inwardly remodels, and is diffusely under-muscularized. These defects and the associated flow restraints could contribute to the deleterious course of peripheral artery disease and merit attention when considering therapeutic innovations.
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- Yiwen Xu
- Robarts Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Biochemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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Mendelson AA, Ho E, Scott S, Vijay R, Hunter T, Milkovich S, Ellis CG, Goldman D. Capillary module hemodynamics and mechanisms of blood flow regulation in skeletal muscle capillary networks: Experimental and computational analysis. J Physiol 2022; 600:1867-1888. [DOI: 10.1113/jp282342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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- Asher A Mendelson
- Department of Medicine Section of Critical Care Medicine Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry Western University London Ontario Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry Western University London Ontario Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry Western University London Ontario Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry Western University London Ontario Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry Western University London Ontario Canada
- Robarts Research Institute London Ontario Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry Western University London Ontario Canada
- Robarts Research Institute London Ontario Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry Western University London Ontario Canada
- School of Biomedical Engineering Western University London Ontario Canada
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Jacobsen NL, Norton CE, Shaw RL, Cornelison DDW, Segal SS. Myofibre injury induces capillary disruption and regeneration of disorganized microvascular networks. J Physiol 2022; 600:41-60. [PMID: 34761825 PMCID: PMC8965732 DOI: 10.1113/jp282292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
Abstract
Injury to skeletal muscle disrupts myofibres and their microvascular supply. While the regeneration of myofibres is well described, little is known of how the microcirculation is affected by skeletal muscle injury or its recovery during regeneration. Nevertheless, the microvasculature must also recover to restore skeletal muscle function. We aimed to define the nature of microvascular damage and time course of repair during muscle injury and regeneration induced by the myotoxin BaCl2 . To test the hypothesis that microvascular disruption occurred secondary to myofibre injury, isolated microvessels were exposed to BaCl2 or the myotoxin was injected into the gluteus maximus (GM) muscle of mice. In isolated microvessels, BaCl2 depolarized smooth muscle cells (SMCs) and endothelial cells while increasing intracellular calcium in SMCs but did not elicit death of either cell type. At 1 day post-injury (dpi) of the GM, capillary fragmentation coincided with myofibre degeneration while arteriolar and venular networks remained intact; neutrophil depletion before injury did not prevent capillary damage. Perfused capillary networks reformed by 5 dpi in association with more terminal arterioles and were dilated through 10 dpi. With no change in microvascular area or branch point number in regenerating capillary networks, fewer capillaries aligned with myofibres and were no longer organized into microvascular units. By 21 dpi, capillary orientation and microvascular unit organization were no longer different from uninjured GM. We conclude that following their disruption secondary to myofibre damage, capillaries regenerate as disorganized networks that remodel into microvascular units as regenerated myofibres mature. KEY POINTS: Skeletal muscle regenerates after injury; however, the nature of microvascular damage and repair is poorly understood. Here, the myotoxin BaCl2 , a standard experimental method of acute skeletal muscle injury, was used to investigate the response of the microcirculation to local injury of intact muscle. Intramuscular injection of BaCl2 induced capillary fragmentation with myofibre degeneration; arteriolar and venular networks remained intact. Direct exposure to BaCl2 did not kill microvascular endothelial cells or smooth muscle cells. Dilated capillary networks reformed by 5 days post-injury (dpi) in association with more terminal arterioles. Capillary orientation remained disorganized through 10 dpi. Capillaries realigned with myofibres and reorganized into microvascular units by 21 dpi, which coincides with the recovery of vasomotor control and maturation of nascent myofibres. Skeletal muscle injury disrupts its capillary supply secondary to myofibre degeneration. Reorganization of regenerating microvascular networks accompanies the recovery of blood flow regulation.
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- Nicole L. Jacobsen
- Medical Pharmacology and Physiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Medical Pharmacology and Physiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Medical Pharmacology and Physiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Biological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA,Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center, University of MO, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Medical Pharmacology and Physiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA,Dalton Cardiovascular Research Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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Li DY, Xia Q, Yu TT, Zhu JT, Zhu D. Transmissive-detected laser speckle contrast imaging for blood flow monitoring in thick tissue: from Monte Carlo simulation to experimental demonstration. LIGHT, SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS 2021; 10:241. [PMID: 34862369 PMCID: PMC8642418 DOI: 10.1038/s41377-021-00682-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) is a powerful tool to monitor blood flow distribution and has been widely used in studies of microcirculation, both for animal and clinical applications. Conventionally, LSCI usually works on reflective-detected mode. However, it could provide promising temporal and spatial resolution for in vivo applications only with the assistance of various tissue windows, otherwise, the overlarge superficial static speckle would extremely limit its contrast and resolution. Here, we systematically investigated the capability of transmissive-detected LSCI (TR-LSCI) for blood flow monitoring in thick tissue. Using Monte Carlo simulation, we theoretically compared the performance of transmissive and reflective detection. It was found that the reflective-detected mode was better when the target layer was at the very surface, but the imaging quality would rapidly decrease with imaging depth, while the transmissive-detected mode could obtain a much stronger signal-to-background ratio (SBR) for thick tissue. We further proved by tissue phantom, animal, and human experiments that in a certain thickness of tissue, TR-LSCI showed remarkably better performance for thick-tissue imaging, and the imaging quality would be further improved if the use of longer wavelengths of near-infrared light. Therefore, both theoretical and experimental results demonstrate that TR-LSCI is capable of obtaining thick-tissue blood flow information and holds great potential in the field of microcirculation research.
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- Dong-Yu Li
- Britton Chance Center for Biomedical Photonics, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430074, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- MoE Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430074, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Britton Chance Center for Biomedical Photonics, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430074, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- MoE Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430074, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Britton Chance Center for Biomedical Photonics, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430074, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- MoE Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430074, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Britton Chance Center for Biomedical Photonics, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430074, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- MoE Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430074, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Britton Chance Center for Biomedical Photonics, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430074, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
- MoE Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430074, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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Arpino JM, Yin H, Prescott EK, Staples SCR, Nong Z, Li F, Chevalier J, Balint B, O’Neil C, Mortuza R, Milkovich S, Lee JJ, Lorusso D, Sandig M, Hamilton DW, Holdsworth DW, Poepping TL, Ellis CG, Pickering JG. Low-flow intussusception and metastable VEGFR2 signaling launch angiogenesis in ischemic muscle. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2021; 7:eabg9509. [PMID: 34826235 PMCID: PMC8626079 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abg9509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
Abstract
Efforts to promote sprouting angiogenesis in skeletal muscles of individuals with peripheral artery disease have not been clinically successful. We discovered that, contrary to the prevailing view, angiogenesis following ischemic muscle injury in mice was not driven by endothelial sprouting. Instead, real-time imaging revealed the emergence of wide-caliber, primordial conduits with ultralow flow that rapidly transformed into a hierarchical neocirculation by transluminal bridging and intussusception. This process was accelerated by inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR2). We probed this response by developing the first live-cell model of transluminal endothelial bridging using microfluidics. Endothelial cells subjected to ultralow shear stress could reposition inside the flowing lumen as pillars. Moreover, the low-flow lumen proved to be a privileged location for endothelial cells with reduced VEGFR2 signaling capacity, as VEGFR2 mechanosignals were boosted. These findings redefine regenerative angiogenesis in muscle as an intussusceptive process and uncover a basis for its launch.
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- John-Michael Arpino
- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Canada
- Department of Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Canada
- Department of Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Canada
- Department of Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Canada
- Department of Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Canada
- Department of Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Canada
- Department of Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Canada
- Department of Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Canada
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Canada
- Department of Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, Canada
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Canada
- Department of Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Canada
- Department of Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Western University, London, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry, Western University, London, Canada
- Corresponding author.
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Zhao D, Liu M, Li J, Xiao D, Peng S, He Q, Sun Y, Li Q, Lin Y. Angiogenic Aptamer-Modified Tetrahedral Framework Nucleic Acid Promotes Angiogenesis In Vitro and In Vivo. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:29439-29449. [PMID: 34137587 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c08565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
In a search for a solution to large-area soft and hard tissue defects, whether or not tissue regeneration or tissue-substitutes transplantation is used, the problems with angiogenesis need to be solved urgently. Thus, a new and efficient proangiogenic approach is needed. Nanoengineering systems have been considered one of the most promising approaches. In this study, we modify the tetrahedral framework nucleic acid (tFNA) for the first time with two different angiogenic DNA aptamers to form aptamer-tFNA nanostructures, tFNA-Apt02 and tFNA-AptVEGF, and the effects of them on angiogenesis both in vitro and in vivo are investigated. We develop new nanomaterials for enhancing angiogenesis to solve the problem of tissue engineering vascularization and ischemic diseases. The results of our study confirm that tFNA-Apt02 and tFNA-AptVEGF has a stronger ability to accelerate endothelial cell proliferation and migration, tubule formation, spheroid sprouting, and angiogenesis in vivo. We first demonstrate that the engineered novel tFNA-Apt02 and tFNA-AptVEGF have promoting effects on angiogenesis both in vitro and in vivo and provide a theoretical basis and opportunity for their application in tissues engineering vascularization and ischemic diseases.
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- Dan Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P.R. China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, P.R. China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P.R. China
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Yin H, Arpino JM, Lee JJ, Pickering JG. Regenerated Microvascular Networks in Ischemic Skeletal Muscle. Front Physiol 2021; 12:662073. [PMID: 34177614 PMCID: PMC8231913 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.662073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Skeletal muscle is the largest organ in humans. The viability and performance of this metabolically demanding organ are exquisitely dependent on the integrity of its microcirculation. The architectural and functional attributes of the skeletal muscle microvasculature are acquired during embryonic and early postnatal development. However, peripheral vascular disease in the adult can damage the distal microvasculature, together with damaging the skeletal myofibers. Importantly, adult skeletal muscle has the capacity to regenerate. Understanding the extent to which the microvascular network also reforms, and acquires structural and functional competence, will thus be critical to regenerative medicine efforts for those with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Herein, we discuss recent advances in studying the regenerating microvasculature in the mouse hindlimb following severe ischemic injury. We highlight new insights arising from real-time imaging of the microcirculation. This includes identifying otherwise hidden flaws in both network microarchitecture and function, deficiencies that could underlie the progressive nature of PAD and its refractoriness to therapy. Recognizing and overcoming these vulnerabilities in regenerative angiogenesis will be important for advancing treatment options for PAD.
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- Hao Yin
- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, ON, Canada.,Department of Medicine, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, ON, Canada.,Department of Medicine, Western University, London, ON, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, ON, Canada.,Department of Biochemistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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McDermott MM, Dayanidhi S, Kosmac K, Saini S, Slysz J, Leeuwenburgh C, Hartnell L, Sufit R, Ferrucci L. Walking Exercise Therapy Effects on Lower Extremity Skeletal Muscle in Peripheral Artery Disease. Circ Res 2021; 128:1851-1867. [PMID: 34110902 DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.121.318242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
Walking exercise is the most effective noninvasive therapy that improves walking ability in peripheral artery disease (PAD). Biologic mechanisms by which exercise improves walking in PAD are unclear. This review summarizes evidence regarding effects of walking exercise on lower extremity skeletal muscle in PAD. In older people without PAD, aerobic exercise improves mitochondrial activity, muscle mass, capillary density, and insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle. However, walking exercise increases lower extremity ischemia in people with PAD, and therefore, mechanisms by which this exercise improves walking may differ between people with and without PAD. Compared with people without PAD, gastrocnemius muscle in people with PAD has greater mitochondrial impairment, increased reactive oxygen species, and increased fibrosis. In multiple small trials, walking exercise therapy did not consistently improve mitochondrial activity in people with PAD. In one 12-week randomized trial of people with PAD randomized to supervised exercise or control, supervised treadmill exercise increased treadmill walking time from 9.3 to 15.1 minutes, but simultaneously increased the proportion of angular muscle fibers, consistent with muscle denervation (from 7.6% to 15.6%), while angular myofibers did not change in the control group (from 9.1% to 9.1%). These findings suggest an adaptive response to exercise in PAD that includes denervation and reinnervation, an adaptive process observed in skeletal muscle of people without PAD during aging. Small studies have not shown significant effects of exercise on increased capillary density in lower extremity skeletal muscle of participants with PAD, and there are no data showing that exercise improves microcirculatory delivery of oxygen and nutrients in patients with PAD. However, the effects of supervised exercise on increased plasma nitrite abundance after a treadmill walking test in people with PAD may be associated with improved lower extremity skeletal muscle perfusion and may contribute to improved walking performance in response to exercise in people with PAD. Randomized trials with serial, comprehensive measures of muscle biology, and physiology are needed to clarify mechanisms by which walking exercise interventions improve mobility in PAD.
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- Mary M McDermott
- Department of Medicine and Preventive Medicine (M.M.M., J.S.), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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- Shirley Ryan Ability Laboratory (S.D.), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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- Center for Muscle Biology, University of Kentucky (K.K.)
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- Jawaharlal Nehru University, School of Biotechnology, New Delhi, India (S.S.)
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- Department of Medicine and Preventive Medicine (M.M.M., J.S.), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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- Division of Intramural Research, National Institute on Aging (L.H., L.F.)
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- Department of Neurology (R.S.), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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- Division of Intramural Research, National Institute on Aging (L.H., L.F.)
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Sové RJ, Milkovich S, Nikolov HN, Holdsworth DW, Ellis CG, Fraser GM. Localized Oxygen Exchange Platform for Intravital Video Microscopy Investigations of Microvascular Oxygen Regulation. Front Physiol 2021; 12:654928. [PMID: 34168569 PMCID: PMC8217830 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.654928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Intravital microscopy has proven to be a powerful tool for studying microvascular physiology. In this study, we propose a gas exchange system compatible with intravital microscopy that can be used to impose gas perturbations to small localized regions in skeletal muscles or other tissues that can be imaged using conventional inverted microscopes. We demonstrated the effectiveness of this system by locally manipulating oxygen concentrations in rat extensor digitorum longus muscle and measuring the resulting vascular responses. A computational model of oxygen transport was used to partially validate the localization of oxygen changes in the tissue, and oxygen saturation of red blood cells flowing through capillaries were measured as a surrogate for local tissue oxygenation. Overall, we have demonstrated that this approach can be used to study dynamic and spatial responses to local oxygen challenges to the microenvironment of skeletal muscle.
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- Richard J Sové
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada.,Robarts Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- Division of BioMedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, Canada
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Shimotsu R, Hotta K, Ikegami R, Asamura T, Tabuchi A, Masamoto K, Yagishita K, Poole DC, Kano Y. Vascular permeability of skeletal muscle microvessels in rat arterial ligation model: in vivo analysis using two-photon laser scanning microscopy. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2021; 320:R972-R983. [PMID: 33949210 DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00135.2020] [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: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the lower limb compromises oxygen supply due to arterial occlusion. Ischemic skeletal muscle is accompanied by capillary structural deformation. Therefore, using novel microscopy techniques, we tested the hypothesis that endothelial cell swelling temporally and quantitatively corresponds to enhanced microvascular permeability. Hindlimb ischemia was created in male Wistar rat's by iliac artery ligation (AL). The tibialis anterior (TA) muscle microcirculation was imaged using intravenously infused rhodamine B isothiocyanate dextran fluorescent dye via two-photon laser scanning microscopy (TPLSM) and dye extravasation at 3 and 7 days post-AL quantified to assess microvascular permeability. The TA microvascular endothelial ultrastructure was analyzed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Compared with control (0.40 ± 0.15 μm3 × 106), using TPLSM, the volumetrically determined interstitial leakage of fluorescent dye measured at 3 (3.0 ± 0.40 μm3 × 106) and 7 (2.5 ± 0.8 μm3 × 106) days was increased (both P < 0.05). Capillary wall thickness was also elevated at 3 (0.21 ± 0.06 μm) and 7 (0.21 ± 0.08 μm) days versus control (0.11 ± 0.03 μm, both P < 0.05). Capillary endothelial cell swelling was temporally and quantitatively associated with elevated vascular permeability in the AL model of PAD but these changes occurred in the absence of elevations in protein levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) its receptor (VEGFR2 which decreased by AL-7 day) or matrix metalloproteinase. The temporal coherence of endothelial cell swelling and increased vascular permeability supports a common upstream mediator. TPLSM, in combination with TEM, provides a sensitive and spatially discrete technique to assess the mechanistic bases for, and efficacy of, therapeutic countermeasures to the pernicious sequelae of compromised peripheral arterial function.
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- Rie Shimotsu
- Department of Engineering Science, University of Electro-Communications, Chofu, Japan
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- Department of Engineering Science, University of Electro-Communications, Chofu, Japan
- Department of Physical Therapy, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Engineering Science, University of Electro-Communications, Chofu, Japan
- Department of Physical Therapy, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Niigata, Japan
- Department of Health Science, Health Science University, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Engineering Science, University of Electro-Communications, Chofu, Japan
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- Department of Engineering Science, University of Electro-Communications, Chofu, Japan
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- Faculty of Informatics and Engineering, University of Electro-Communications, Chofu, Japan
- Center for Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering (CNBE), University of Electro-Communications, Chofu, Japan
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- Clinical Center for Sports Medicine and Sports Dentistry, Hyperbaric Medical Center, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas
- Department of Kinesiology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas
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- Department of Engineering Science, University of Electro-Communications, Chofu, Japan
- Center for Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering (CNBE), University of Electro-Communications, Chofu, Japan
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Morton AB, Jacobsen NL, Segal SS. Functionalizing biomaterials to promote neurovascular regeneration following skeletal muscle injury. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2021; 320:C1099-C1111. [PMID: 33852364 DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00501.2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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During embryogenesis, blood vessels and nerves develop with similar branching structure in response to shared signaling pathways guiding network growth. With both systems integral to physiological homeostasis, dual targeting of blood vessels and nerves to promote neurovascular regeneration following injury is an emerging therapeutic approach in biomedical engineering. A limitation to this strategy is that the nature of cross talk between emergent vessels and nerves during regeneration in an adult is poorly understood. Following peripheral nerve transection, intraneural vascular cells infiltrate the site of injury to provide a migratory pathway for mobilized Schwann cells of regenerating axons. As Schwann cells demyelinate, they secrete vascular endothelial growth factor, which promotes angiogenesis. Recent advances point to concomitant restoration of neurovascular architecture and function through simultaneous targeting of growth factors and guidance cues shared by both systems during regeneration. In the context of traumatic injury associated with volumetric muscle loss, we consider the nature of biomaterials used to engineer three-dimensional scaffolds, functionalization of scaffolds with molecular signals that guide and promote neurovascular growth, and seeding scaffolds with progenitor cells. Physiological success is defined by each tissue component of the bioconstruct (nerve, vessel, muscle) becoming integrated with that of the host. Advances in microfabrication, cell culture techniques, and progenitor cell biology hold great promise for engineering bioconstructs able to restore organ function after volumetric muscle loss.
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- Aaron B Morton
- Department of Medical Pharmacology and Physiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology and Physiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology and Physiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.,Dalton Cardiovascular Research Center, Columbia, Missouri
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Mendelson AA, Milkovich S, Hunter T, Vijay R, Choi YH, Milkovich S, Ho E, Goldman D, Ellis CG. The capillary fascicle in skeletal muscle: Structural and functional physiology of RBC distribution in capillary networks. J Physiol 2021; 599:2149-2168. [PMID: 33595111 DOI: 10.1113/jp281172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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KEY POINTS The capillary module, consisting of parallel capillaries from arteriole to venule, is classically considered as the building block of complex capillary networks. In skeletal muscle, this structure fails to address how blood flow is regulated along the entire length of the synchronously contracting muscle fibres. Using intravital video microscopy of resting extensor digitorum longus muscle in rats, we demonstrated the capillary fascicle as a series of interconnected modules forming continuous columns that align naturally with the dimensions of the muscle fascicle. We observed structural heterogeneity for module topology, and functional heterogeneity in space and time for capillary-red blood cell (RBC) haemodynamics within a module and between modules. We found that module RBC haemodynamics were independent of module resistance, providing direct evidence for microvascular flow regulation at the level of the capillary module. The capillary fascicle is an updated paradigm for characterizing blood flow and RBC distribution in skeletal muscle capillary networks. ABSTRACT Capillary networks are the fundamental site of oxygen exchange in the microcirculation. The capillary module (CM), consisting of parallel capillaries from terminal arteriole (TA) to post-capillary venule (PCV), is classically considered as the building block of complex capillary networks. In skeletal muscle, this structure fails to address how blood flow is regulated along the entire length of the synchronously contracting muscle fibres, requiring co-ordination from numerous modules. It has previously been recognized that TAs and PCVs interact with multiple CMs, creating interconnected networks. Using label-free intravital video microscopy of resting extensor digitorum longus muscle in rats, we found that these networks form continuous columns of linked CMs spanning thousands of microns, herein denoted as the capillary fascicle (CF); this structure aligns naturally with the dimensions of the muscle fascicle. We measured capillary-red blood cell (RBC) haemodynamics and module topology (n = 9 networks, 327 modules, 1491 capillary segments). The average module had length 481 μm, width 157 μm and 9.51 parallel capillaries. We observed structural heterogeneity for CM topology, and functional heterogeneity in space and time for capillary-RBC haemodynamics within a module and between modules. There was no correlation between capillary RBC velocity and lineal density. A passive inverse relationship between module length and haemodynamics was remarkably absent, providing direct evidence for microvascular flow regulation at the level of the CM. In summary, the CF is an updated paradigm for characterizing RBC distribution in skeletal muscle, and strengthens the theory of capillary networks as major contributors to the signal that regulates capillary perfusion.
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- Asher A Mendelson
- Department of Medicine, Section of Critical Care Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,Robarts Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
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Kim K, Ro B, Damen FW, Gramling DP, Lehr TD, Song Q, Goergen CJ, Roseguini BT. Heat therapy improves body composition and muscle function but does not affect capillary or collateral growth in a model of obesity and hindlimb ischemia. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2020; 130:355-368. [PMID: 33180645 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00535.2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Heat therapy (HT) has emerged as a potential adjunctive therapy to alleviate the symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD), but the mechanisms underlying the positive effects of this treatment modality remain undefined. Using a model of diet-induced obesity (DIO) and ischemia-induced muscle damage, we tested the hypothesis that HT would alter body composition, promote vascular growth and mitochondrial biogenesis, and improve skeletal muscle function. Male DIO C57Bl/6J mice underwent bilateral ligation of the femoral artery and were randomly allocated to receive HT or a control intervention for 30 min daily over 3 wk. When compared with a group of lean, sham-operated animals, ligated DIO mice exhibited increases in body and fat masses, exercise intolerance, and contractile dysfunction of the isolated soleus (SOL) and extensor digitorum longus (EDL) muscles. Repeated HT averted an increase in body mass induced by high-fat feeding due to reduced fat accrual. Fat mass was ∼25% and 29% lower in the HT group relative to controls after 2 and 3 wk of treatment, respectively. Muscle mass relative to body mass and maximal absolute force of the EDL, but not SOL, were higher in animals exposed to HT. There were no group differences in skeletal muscle capillarization, the expression of angiogenic factors, mitochondrial content, and the diameter of the gracilis arteries. These findings indicate that HT reduces diet-induced fat accumulation and rescues skeletal muscle contractile dysfunction. This practical treatment may prove useful for diabetic and obese PAD patients who are unable to undergo conventional exercise regimens.NEW & NOTEWORTHY The epidemic of obesity-related dyslipidemia and diabetes is a central cause of the increasing burden of peripheral artery disease (PAD), but few accessible therapies exist to mitigate the metabolic and functional abnormalities in these patients. We report that daily exposure to heat therapy (HT) in the form of lower-body immersion in water heated to 39 °C for 3 weeks attenuates fat accumulation and weight gain, and improves muscle strength in obese mice with femoral artery occlusion.
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- Kyoungrae Kim
- Department of Health and Kinesiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
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- Department of Health and Kinesiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
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- Department of Health and Kinesiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
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- Department of Statistics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
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- Department of Health and Kinesiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
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Lapierre-Landry M, Kolesová H, Liu Y, Watanabe M, Jenkins MW. Three-dimensional alignment of microvasculature and cardiomyocytes in the developing ventricle. Sci Rep 2020; 10:14955. [PMID: 32917915 PMCID: PMC7486945 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-71816-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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While major coronary artery development and pathologies affecting them have been extensively studied, understanding the development and organization of the coronary microvasculature beyond the earliest developmental stages requires new tools. Without techniques to image the coronary microvasculature over the whole heart, it is likely we are underestimating the microvasculature’s impact on normal development and diseases. We present a new imaging and analysis toolset to visualize the coronary microvasculature in intact embryonic hearts and quantify vessel organization. The fluorescent dyes DiI and DAPI were used to stain the coronary vasculature and cardiomyocyte nuclei in quail embryo hearts during rapid growth and morphogenesis of the left ventricular wall. Vessel and cardiomyocytes orientation were automatically extracted and quantified, and vessel density was calculated. The coronary microvasculature was found to follow the known helical organization of cardiomyocytes in the ventricular wall. Vessel density in the left ventricle did not change during and after compaction. This quantitative and automated approach will enable future cohort studies to understand the microvasculature’s role in diseases such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy where misalignment of cardiomyocytes has been observed in utero.
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- Maryse Lapierre-Landry
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Wood Building WG28, 2109 Adelbert Road, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA.,Institute of Anatomy, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Wood Building WG28, 2109 Adelbert Road, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Wood Building WG28, 2109 Adelbert Road, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA. .,Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA.
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Lee JJ, Arpino JM, Yin H, Nong Z, Szpakowski A, Hashi AA, Chevalier J, O'Neil C, Pickering JG. Systematic Interrogation of Angiogenesis in the Ischemic Mouse Hind Limb: Vulnerabilities and Quality Assurance. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2020; 40:2454-2467. [PMID: 32787524 PMCID: PMC7505144 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.120.315028] [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] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Objective: There has been little success in translating preclinical studies of mouse hind limb ischemia into benefit for patients with peripheral artery disease. Using systematic strategies, we sought to define the injury and angiogenesis landscapes in mice subjected to hind limb ischemia and ascertain whether published studies to date have used an analysis strategy concordant with these data. Approach and Results: Maps of ischemic injury were generated from 22 different hind limb muscles and 33 muscle territories in 12-week-old C57BL/6 mice, based on loss or centralization of myofiber nuclei. Angiogenesis was similarly mapped based on CD (cluster of differentiation) 31–positive capillary content. Only 10 of 33 muscle territories displayed consistent muscle injury, with the distal anterior hind limb muscles most reliably injured. Angiogenesis was patchy and exclusively associated with zones of regenerated muscle (central nuclei). Angiogenesis was not observed in normal appearing muscle, necrotic muscle, or injury border zones. Systematic review of mouse hind limb angiogenesis studies identified 5147 unique publications, of which 509 met eligibility criteria for analysis. Only 7% of these analyzed manuscripts evaluated angiogenesis in distal anterior hind limb muscles and only 15% consistently examined for angiogenesis in zones of muscle regeneration. Conclusions: In 12-week C57BL/6 mice, angiogenesis postfemoral artery excision proceeds exclusively in zones of muscle regeneration. Only a minority of studies to date have analyzed angiogenesis in regions of demonstrably regenerating muscle or in high-likelihood territories. Quality assurance standards, informed by the atlas and mapping data herein, could augment data reliability and potentially help translate mouse hind limb ischemia studies to patient care.
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- Jason J Lee
- Robarts Research Institute (J.J.L., J.-M.A., H.Y., Z.N., A.S., J.C., C.O., J.G.P.), Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medicine (J.J.L., A.A.H., J.G.P.), Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics (J.J.L., J.-M.A., J.C., J.G.P.), Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute (J.J.L., J.-M.A., H.Y., Z.N., A.S., J.C., C.O., J.G.P.), Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics (J.J.L., J.-M.A., J.C., J.G.P.), Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute (J.J.L., J.-M.A., H.Y., Z.N., A.S., J.C., C.O., J.G.P.), Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute (J.J.L., J.-M.A., H.Y., Z.N., A.S., J.C., C.O., J.G.P.), Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute (J.J.L., J.-M.A., H.Y., Z.N., A.S., J.C., C.O., J.G.P.), Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine (J.J.L., A.A.H., J.G.P.), Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute (J.J.L., J.-M.A., H.Y., Z.N., A.S., J.C., C.O., J.G.P.), Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics (J.J.L., J.-M.A., J.C., J.G.P.), Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute (J.J.L., J.-M.A., H.Y., Z.N., A.S., J.C., C.O., J.G.P.), Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute (J.J.L., J.-M.A., H.Y., Z.N., A.S., J.C., C.O., J.G.P.), Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medicine (J.J.L., A.A.H., J.G.P.), Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics (J.J.L., J.-M.A., J.C., J.G.P.), Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Biochemistry (J.G.P.), Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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Dysregulation of ghrelin in diabetes impairs the vascular reparative response to hindlimb ischemia in a mouse model; clinical relevance to peripheral artery disease. Sci Rep 2020; 10:13651. [PMID: 32788622 PMCID: PMC7423620 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-70391-6] [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] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Type 2 diabetes is a prominent risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD). Yet, the mechanistic link between diabetes and PAD remains unclear. This study proposes that dysregulation of the endogenous hormone ghrelin, a potent modulator of vascular function, underpins the causal link between diabetes and PAD. Moreover, this study aimed to demonstrate the therapeutic potential of exogenous ghrelin in a diabetic mouse model of PAD. Standard ELISA analysis was used to quantify and compare circulating levels of ghrelin between (i) human diabetic patients with or without PAD (clinic) and (ii) db/db diabetic and non-diabetic mice (lab). Db/db mice underwent unilateral hindlimb ischaemia (HLI) for 14 days and treated with or without exogenous ghrelin (150 µg/kg/day.) Subsequently vascular reparation, angiogenesis, hindlimb perfusion, structure and function were assessed using laser Doppler imaging, micro-CT, microangiography, and protein and micro-RNA (miRNA) analysis. We further examined hindlimb perfusion recovery of ghrelin KO mice to determine whether an impaired vascular response to HLI is linked to ghrelin dysregulation in diabetes. Patients with PAD, with or without diabetes, had significantly lower circulating levels of endogenous ghrelin, compared to healthy individuals. Diabetic db/db mice had ghrelin levels that were only 7% of non-diabetic mice. The vascular reparative capacity of diabetic db/db mice in response to HLI was impaired compared to non-diabetic mice and, importantly, comparable to ghrelin KO mice. Daily therapeutic treatment of db/db mice with ghrelin for 14 days post HLI, stimulated angiogenesis, and improved skeletal muscle architecture and cell survival, which was associated with an increase in pro-angiogenic miRNAs-126 and -132. These findings unmask an important role for endogenous ghrelin in vascular repair following limb ischemia, which appears to be downregulated in diabetic patients. Moreover, these results implicate exogenous ghrelin as a potential novel therapy to enhance perfusion in patients with lower limb PAD, especially in diabetics.
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Chevalier J, Yin H, Arpino JM, O'Neil C, Nong Z, Gilmore KJ, Lee JJ, Prescott E, Hewak M, Rice CL, Dubois L, Power AH, Hamilton DW, Pickering JG. Obstruction of Small Arterioles in Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia due to Partial Endothelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition. iScience 2020; 23:101251. [PMID: 32629616 PMCID: PMC7322363 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2020.101251] [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: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 05/03/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is a hazardous manifestation of atherosclerosis and treatment failure is common. Abnormalities in the arterioles might underlie this failure but the cellular pathobiology of microvessels in CLI is poorly understood. We analyzed 349 intramuscular arterioles in lower limb specimens from individuals with and without CLI. Arteriolar densities were 1.8-fold higher in CLI muscles. However, 33% of small (<20 μm) arterioles were stenotic and 9% were completely occluded. The lumens were closed by bulky, re-oriented endothelial cells expressing abundant N-cadherin that uniquely localized between adjacent and opposing endothelial cells. S100A4 and SNAIL1 were also expressed, supporting an endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition. SMAD2/3 was activated in occlusive endothelial cells and TGFβ1 was increased in the adjacent mural cells. These findings identify a microvascular closure process based on mesenchymal transitions in a hyper-TGFß environment that may, in part, explain the limited success of peripheral artery revascularization procedures. Small arterioles in patients with critical limb ischemia can be narrowed or closed Arteriolar occlusion is due to bulky endothelial cells Bulky endothelial cells have partially transitioned to mesenchymal cells Occlusive cells interlock laterally and apically via N-cadherin neo-adhesions
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- Jacqueline Chevalier
- Robarts Research Institute, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada; Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada; Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada; School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada; Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada; Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada; Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada; School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada; Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada; Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada.
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Nwadozi E, Rudnicki M, De Ciantis M, Milkovich S, Pulbere A, Roudier E, Birot O, Gustafsson T, Ellis CG, Haas TL. High-fat diet pre-conditioning improves microvascular remodelling during regeneration of ischaemic mouse skeletal muscle. Acta Physiol (Oxf) 2020; 229:e13449. [PMID: 32012450 DOI: 10.1111/apha.13449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Revised: 01/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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AIM Critical limb ischaemia (CLI) is characterized by inadequate angiogenesis, arteriolar remodelling and chronic myopathy, which are most severe in type 2 diabetic patients. Hypertriglyceridaemia, commonly observed in these patients, compromises macrovascular function. However, the effects of high-fat diet-induced increases in circulating lipids on microvascular remodelling are not established. Here, we investigated if high-fat diet would mimic the detrimental effect of type 2 diabetes on post-ischaemia vascular remodelling and muscle regeneration, using a mouse model of hindlimb ischaemia. METHODS Male C57Bl6/J mice were fed with normal or high-fat diets for 8 weeks prior to unilateral femoral artery ligation. Laser doppler imaging was used to assess limb perfusion recovery. Vascular recovery, inflammation, myofibre regeneration and fibrosis were assessed at 4 or 14 days post-ligation by histology and RNA analyses. Capillary-level haemodynamics were assessed by intravital microscopy of control and regenerating muscles 14 days post-ligation. RESULTS High-fat diet increased muscle succinate dehydrogenase activity and capillary-level oxygen supply. At 4 days post-ligation, no diet differences were detected in muscle damage, inflammatory infiltration or capillary activation. At 14 days post-ligation, high fat-fed mice displayed accelerated limb blood flow recovery, elevated capillary and arteriole densities as well as greater red blood cell supply rates and capillary-level oxygen supply. Regenerating muscles from high fat-fed mice displayed lower interstitial fat and collagen deposition. CONCLUSION The muscle-level adaptations to high-fat diet improved multiple aspects of muscle recovery in response to ischaemia and did not recapitulate the worse outcomes seen in diabetic CLI patients.
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- Emmanuel Nwadozi
- School of Kinesiology and Health Science Muscle Health Research Centre Angiogenesis Research Group York University Toronto ON Canada
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Science Muscle Health Research Centre Angiogenesis Research Group York University Toronto ON Canada
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Science Muscle Health Research Centre Angiogenesis Research Group York University Toronto ON Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics University of Western Ontario London ON Canada
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Science Muscle Health Research Centre Angiogenesis Research Group York University Toronto ON Canada
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Science Muscle Health Research Centre Angiogenesis Research Group York University Toronto ON Canada
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Science Muscle Health Research Centre Angiogenesis Research Group York University Toronto ON Canada
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- Division of Clinical Physiology Department of Laboratory Medicine Karolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden
- Unit of Clinical Physiology Karolinska University Hospital Stockholm Sweden
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Science Muscle Health Research Centre Angiogenesis Research Group York University Toronto ON Canada
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Yang X, Guo JL, Han J, Si RJ, Liu PP, Zhang ZR, Wang AM, Zhang J. Chitosan hydrogel encapsulated with LL-37 peptide promotes deep tissue injury healing in a mouse model. Mil Med Res 2020; 7:20. [PMID: 32321591 PMCID: PMC7175584 DOI: 10.1186/s40779-020-00249-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND LL-37 peptide is a member of the human cathelicidin family, and has been shown to promote the healing of pressure ulcers. However, the low stability of this peptide within the wound environment limits its clinical use. Chitosan (CS) hydrogel is commonly used as a base material for wound dressing material. METHODS CS hydrogel (2.5% w/v) was encapsulated with LL-37. Cytotoxicity of the product was examined in cultured NIH3T3 fibroblasts. Effects on immune response was examined by measuring tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) release from RAW 264.7 macrophages upon exposure to lipopolysaccharides. Antibacterial activity was assessed using Staphylococcus aureus. Potential effect on pressure ulcers was examined using a mouse model. Briefly, adult male C57BL/6 mice were subjected to skin pressure using magnets under a 12/12 h schedule for 21 days. Mice were randomized to receive naked LL-37 (20 μg), chitosan gel containing 20-μg LL-37 (LL-37/CS hydrogel) or hydrogel alone under the ulcer bed (n = 6). A group of mice receiving no intervention was also included as a control. RESULTS LL-37/CS hydrogel did not affect NIH3T3 cell viability. At a concentration of 1-5 μg/ml, LL-37/CS inhibited TNF-α release from macrophage. At 5 μg/ml, LL-37/CS inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus. The area of the pressure ulcers was significantly lower in mice receiving LL-37/CS hydrogel in comparison to all other 3 groups on days 11 (84.24% ± 0.25%), 13 (56.22% ± 3.91%) and 15 (48.12% ± 0.28%). Histological examination on days 15 and 21 showed increased epithelial thickness and density of newly-formed capillary with naked LL-37 and more so with LL-37/CS. The expression of key macromolecules in the process of angiogenesis (i.e., hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) and vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A)) in wound tissue was increased at both the mRNA and protein levels. CONCLUSION Chitosan hydrogel encapsulated with LL-37 is biocompatible and could promote the healing of pressure ulcers.
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- Xu Yang
- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China.
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Prendergast ME, Burdick JA. Recent Advances in Enabling Technologies in 3D Printing for Precision Medicine. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e1902516. [PMID: 31512289 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201902516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2019] [Revised: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Advances in areas such as data analytics, genomics, and imaging have revealed individual patient complexities and exposed the inherent limitations of generic therapies for patient treatment. These observations have also fueled the development of precision medicine approaches, where therapies are tailored for the individual rather than the broad patient population. 3D printing is a field that intersects with precision medicine through the design of precision implants with patient-directed shapes, structures, and materials or for the development of patient-specific in vitro models that can be used for screening precision therapeutics. Toward their success, advances in 3D printing and biofabrication technologies are needed with enhanced resolution, complexity, reproducibility, and speed and that encompass a broad range of cells and materials. The overall goal of this progress report is to highlight recent advances in 3D printing technologies that are helping to enable advances important in precision medicine.
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- Margaret E Prendergast
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, 210 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, 19104, PA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, 210 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, 19104, PA, USA
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Lin S, Zhang Q, Li S, Zhang T, Wang L, Qin X, Zhang M, Shi S, Cai X. Antioxidative and Angiogenesis-Promoting Effects of Tetrahedral Framework Nucleic Acids in Diabetic Wound Healing with Activation of the Akt/Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:11397-11408. [PMID: 32083455 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c00874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Shiyu Lin
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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Ou X, Lv W. Metabolic changes and interaction of tumor cell, myeloid-derived suppressor cell and T cell in hypoxic microenvironment. Future Oncol 2020; 16:383-393. [PMID: 32067476 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2019-0692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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It is universally acknowledged that a large number of immune cells, as well as inflammatory factors, regulatory factors and metabolites, accumulate in the tumor microenvironment to jointly promote tumor escape, development and metastasis. Hypoxia is one of the characteristics in tumor microenvironment and is a common phenomenon in all solid tumors. In tumor hypoxia response, there is a key regulator called HIF-1a, which is a key transcriptional regulatory protein that regulates many critical genes. In this paper, the effects of hypoxia on glucose metabolism of tumor cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells and T cells in tumor microenvironment were reviewed, and the interaction among the three was also described.
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- Xiantu Ou
- Clinical laboratory of Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University, The First People's Hospital of Shunde, No. 1 Jiazi Road, Lunjiao, Shunde District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province 528308, PR China
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- Clinical laboratory of Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University, The First People's Hospital of Shunde, No. 1 Jiazi Road, Lunjiao, Shunde District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province 528308, PR China
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Abbas E. Comorbid CAD and ventricular hypertrophy compromise the perfusion of myocardial tissue at subcritical stenosis of epicardial coronaries. Egypt Heart J 2019; 71:3. [PMID: 31659531 PMCID: PMC6821408 DOI: 10.1186/s43044-019-0003-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Accepted: 06/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Most studies of CAD revascularization have been based on and reported according to angiographic criteria which do not consider the relation between the resulting effective flow distal to the stenosis and the demand of a hypertrophied myocardial tissue. RESULTS A mathematical model of the myocardial perfusion in comorbid CAD and ventricular hypertrophy, using Poiseuille's law, indicates that the affected patients are more sensitive to CAD-related hemodynamic changes. They are more prone to develop ischemic complications, mainly non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), and arrhythmias than their peers with isolated CAD regarding the same degree of coronary stenosis. CONCLUSION Patients with comorbid CAD and ventricular hypertrophy suffer from myocardial hypoperfusion at subcritical epicardial stenosis. Accordingly, the comorbidity of both diseases should be considered upon designing of the treatment regimen.
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- Eslam Abbas
- Kobri El Koba Medical Complex, El Khalifa El Maamoun St. Intersection of El Fangary St, Heliopolis, Cairo, 11766, Egypt.
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Caradu C, Guy A, James C, Reynaud A, Gadeau AP, Renault MA. Endogenous Sonic Hedgehog limits inflammation and angiogenesis in the ischaemic skeletal muscle of mice. Cardiovasc Res 2019; 114:759-770. [PMID: 29365079 DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvy017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Accepted: 01/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Aims Hedgehog (Hh) signalling has been shown to be re-activated in ischaemic tissues and participate in ischaemia-induced angiogenesis. Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) is upregulated by more than 80-fold in the ischaemic skeletal muscle, however its specific role in ischaemia-induced angiogenesis has not yet been fully investigated. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the role of endogenous Shh in ischaemia-induced angiogenesis. Methods and results To this aim, we used inducible Shh knock-out (KO) mice and unexpectedly found that capillary density was significantly increased in re-generating muscle of Shh deficient mice 5 days after hind limb ischaemia was induced, demonstrating that endogenous Shh does not promote angiogenesis but more likely limits it. Myosin and MyoD expression were equivalent in Shh deficient mice and control mice, indicating that endogenous Shh is not required for ischaemia-induced myogenesis. Additionally, we observed a significant increase in macrophage infiltration in the ischaemic muscle of Shh deficient mice. Our data indicate that this was due to an increase in chemokine expression by myoblasts in the setting of impaired Hh signalling, using tissue specific Smoothened conditional KO mice. The increased macrophage infiltration in mice deficient for Hh signalling in myocytes was associated with increased VEGFA expression and a transiently increased angiogenesis, demonstrating that Shh limits inflammation and angiogenesis indirectly by signalling to myocytes. Conclusion Although ectopic administration of Shh has previously been shown to promote ischaemia-induced angiogenesis, the present study reveals that endogenous Shh does not promote ischaemia-induced angiogenesis. On the contrary, the absence of Shh leads to aberrant ischaemic tissue inflammation and a transiently increased angiogenesis.
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- Caroline Caradu
- Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases, Univ. Bordeaux, Inserm, CHU de Bordeaux, F-33604 Pessac, France
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- Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases, Univ. Bordeaux, Inserm, CHU de Bordeaux, F-33604 Pessac, France
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- Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases, Univ. Bordeaux, Inserm, CHU de Bordeaux, F-33604 Pessac, France
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- Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases, Univ. Bordeaux, Inserm, CHU de Bordeaux, F-33604 Pessac, France
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- Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases, Univ. Bordeaux, Inserm, CHU de Bordeaux, F-33604 Pessac, France
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- Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases, Univ. Bordeaux, Inserm, CHU de Bordeaux, F-33604 Pessac, France
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Peters KM, Zhang R, Park C, Nong Z, Yin H, Wilson RB, Sutherland BG, Sawyez CG, Pickering JG, Borradaile NM. Vitamin D intervention does not improve vascular regeneration in diet-induced obese male mice with peripheral ischemia. J Nutr Biochem 2019; 70:65-74. [PMID: 31176988 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2019.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Revised: 03/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Vitamin D appears to either promote or inhibit neovascularization in a disease context-dependent manner. The effects of vitamin D, alone or in combination with niacin, on endothelial cell (EC) angiogenic function and on revascularization in obese animals with peripheral ischemia are unknown. Here, we report that supplementation of high palmitate medium with vitamin D, niacin or both vitamins increased EC tube formation, which relies primarily on cell migration, and also maintained tube stability over time. Transcriptomic analyses revealed that both vitamins increased stress response and anti-inflammatory gene expression. However, vitamin D decreased cell cycle gene expression and inhibited proliferation, while niacin induced stable expression of miR-126-3p and -5p and maintained cell proliferation in high palmitate. To assess vascular regeneration, diet-induced obese mice received vitamin D, niacin or both vitamins following hind limb ischemic injury. Niacin, but not vitamin D or combined treatment, improved recovery of hind limb use. Histology of tibialis anterior sections revealed no improvements in revascularization, regeneration, inflammation or fibrosis with vitamin D or combined treatment. In summary, although both vitamin D and niacin increased angiogenic function of EC cultures in high fat, only niacin improved recovery of hind limb use following ischemic injury in obese mice. It is possible that inhibition of cell proliferation by vitamin D in high-fat conditions limits vascular regeneration and recovery from peripheral ischemia in obesity.
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- Kia M Peters
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada, N6A 5C1
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada, N6A 5C1
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada, N6A 5C1
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western, University, London, ON, Canada, N6A 5C1
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western, University, London, ON, Canada, N6A 5C1
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada, N6A 5C1
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western, University, London, ON, Canada, N6A 5C1
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada, N6A 5C1
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western, University, London, ON, Canada, N6A 5C1; Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada, N6A 5C1; Department of Biochemistry, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada, N6A 5C1; Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada, N6A 5C1; London Health Sciences, Centre, London, ON, Canada, N6A 5A5
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada, N6A 5C1.
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Role and Molecular Mechanisms of Pericytes in Regulation of Leukocyte Diapedesis in Inflamed Tissues. Mediators Inflamm 2019; 2019:4123605. [PMID: 31205449 PMCID: PMC6530229 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4123605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2018] [Revised: 03/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Leukocyte recruitment is a hallmark of the inflammatory response. Migrating leukocytes breach the endothelium along with the vascular basement membrane and associated pericytes. While much is known about leukocyte-endothelial cell interactions, the mechanisms and role of pericytes in extravasation are poorly understood and the classical paradigm of leukocyte recruitment in the microvasculature seldom adequately discusses the involvement of pericytes. Emerging evidence shows that pericytes are essential players in the regulation of leukocyte extravasation in addition to their functions in blood vessel formation and blood-brain barrier maintenance. Junctions between venular endothelial cells are closely aligned with extracellular matrix protein low expression regions (LERs) in the basement membrane, which in turn are aligned with gaps between pericytes. This forms preferential paths for leukocyte extravasation. Breaching of the layer formed by pericytes and the basement membrane entails remodelling of LERs, leukocyte-pericyte adhesion, crawling of leukocytes on pericyte processes, and enlargement of gaps between pericytes to form channels for migrating leukocytes. Furthermore, inflamed arteriolar and capillary pericytes induce chemotactic migration of leukocytes that exit postcapillary venules, and through direct pericyte-leukocyte contact, they induce efficient interstitial migration to enhance the immunosurveillance capacity of leukocytes. Given their role as regulators of leukocyte extravasation, proper pericyte function is imperative in inflammatory disease contexts such as diabetic retinopathy and sepsis. This review summarizes research on the molecular mechanisms by which pericytes mediate leukocyte diapedesis in inflamed tissues.
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- Matthew J Durand
- From the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (M.J.D.), Cardiovascular Center (M.J.D., K.A.-A., D.D.G.), and Department of Medicine (K.A.-A., D.D.G.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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- From the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (M.J.D.), Cardiovascular Center (M.J.D., K.A.-A., D.D.G.), and Department of Medicine (K.A.-A., D.D.G.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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- From the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (M.J.D.), Cardiovascular Center (M.J.D., K.A.-A., D.D.G.), and Department of Medicine (K.A.-A., D.D.G.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
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Said SS, Yin H, Elfarnawany M, Nong Z, O'Neil C, Leong H, Lacefield JC, Mequanint K, Pickering JG. Fortifying Angiogenesis in Ischemic Muscle with FGF9-Loaded Electrospun Poly(Ester Amide) Fibers. Adv Healthc Mater 2019; 8:e1801294. [PMID: 30785239 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201801294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Revised: 02/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Delivery of angiogenic growth factors lessens ischemia in preclinical models but has demonstrated little benefit in patients with peripheral vascular disease. Augmenting the wrapping of nascent microvessels by mural cells constitutes an alternative strategy to regenerating a functional microvasculature, particularly if integrated with a sustained delivery platform. Herein, electrospun poly(ester amide) (PEA) nanofiber mats are fabricated for delivering a mural cell-targeting factor, fibroblast growth factor 9 (FGF9). Proof-of-principle is established by placing FGF9/FGF2-loaded PEA fiber mats on the chick chorioallantoic membrane and identifying enhanced angiogenesis by 3D power Doppler micro-ultrasound imaging. To assess the delivery system in ischemic muscle, FGF9-loaded PEA fiber mats are implanted onto the surface of the tibialis anterior muscle of mice with hindlimb ischemia. The system supplies FGF9 into the tibialis anterior muscle and yields a neo-microvascular network with enhanced mural cell coverage up to 28 days after injury. The regenerating muscle that receives FGF9 display near-normal sized myofibers and reduced interstitial fibrosis. Moreover, the mice demonstrate improved locomotion. These findings of locally released FGF9 from PEA nanofibers raise prospects for a microvascular remodeling approach to improve muscle health in peripheral vascular disease.
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- Somiraa S. Said
- School of Biomedical EngineeringWestern University London Ontario N6A 5B9 Canada
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- Robarts Research InstituteWestern University London Ontario N6A 5B7 Canada
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- Department of OtolaryngologyWestern University London Ontario N6A 5W9 Canada
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- Robarts Research InstituteWestern University London Ontario N6A 5B7 Canada
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- Robarts Research InstituteWestern University London Ontario N6A 5B7 Canada
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- Department of Surgery (Urology)Schulich School of Medicine and DentistryWestern University London Ontario N6A 5C1 Canada
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- School of Biomedical EngineeringDepartment of Electrical and Computer EngineeringDepartment of Medical BiophysicsWestern University London Ontario N6A 5B9 Canada
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- School of Biomedical EngineeringDepartment of Chemical and Biochemical EngineeringWestern University London Ontario N6A 5B9 Canada
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- Robarts Research InstituteDepartment of Medicine (Cardiology)Department of BiochemistryDepartment of Medical BiophysicsSchulich School of Medicine and DentistryWestern UniversityLondon Health Sciences Centre 339 Windermere Rd London Ontario N6A 5A5 Canada
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Fernando CA, Pangan AM, Cornelison D, Segal SS. Recovery of blood flow regulation in microvascular resistance networks during regeneration of mouse gluteus maximus muscle. J Physiol 2019; 597:1401-1417. [PMID: 30575953 DOI: 10.1113/jp277247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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KEY POINTS Skeletal muscle regenerates after injury, however the recovery of its microvascular supply is poorly understood. We injured the gluteus maximus muscle in mice aiming to investigate the recovery of blood flow regulation in microvascular resistance networks. We hypothesized that blood flow regulation recovers in concert with myofibre regeneration. Microvascular perfusion ceased within 1 day post injury and was restored at 5 days coincident with the appearance of new myofibres; however, the resistance network was dilated and unresponsive to vasoactive agents. Spontaneous vasomotor tone, endothelium-dependent dilatation and adrenergic vasoconstriction increased at 10 days in concert with myofibre regeneration. Vasomotor control recovered at 21 days, when regenerated myofibres matured and active force production stabilized. Functional vasodilatation in response to muscle contraction recovered at 35 days. Physiological integrity of microvascular smooth muscle and endothelium recovers in parallel with myofibre regeneration. Additional time is required to restore the efficacy of signalling between myofibres and microvascular networks controlling their oxygen supply. ABSTRACT Myofibre regeneration after skeletal muscle injury is well-studied, although little is known about how microvascular perfusion is restored. The present study aimed to evaluate the recovery of blood flow regulation during skeletal muscle regeneration. In anaesthetized male C57BL/6J mice (aged 4 months), the gluteus maximus muscle (GM) was injured by local injection of barium chloride solution (1.2%, 75 μL). Functional integrity of the resistance network was evaluated at 5, 10, 21 and 35 days post-injury vs. Control by measuring internal diameter of feed arteries, first-, second- and third-order arterioles supplying the GM using intravital microscopy. The resting diameters of all branch orders were significantly greater (P < 0.05) than Control at 5 and 10 days and recovered to Control by 21 days, as did spontaneous vasomotor tone. Vasodilatation to ACh and vasoconstriction to phenylephrine (10-9 to 10-5 m) were absent at 5 days, increased at 10 days and recovered to Control by 21 days; reactivity improved in a distal-to-proximal gradient. Across branch orders, functional vasodilatation to single tetanic contraction (100 Hz, 500 ms) and to rhythmic twitch contractions (4 Hz, 30 s) was impaired at 5 days, improved through 21 days and was not different from Control at 35 days. Peak force development (g) was 60% of Control at 10 days and recovered by 21 days. Diminished vasomotor tone during the initial stages of regeneration promotes tissue perfusion as myofibre recovery begins. Recovery of tone and vasomotor responses to agonists occur in concert with myofibre regeneration. Delayed recovery of functional vasodilatation indicates that additional time is required to restore signalling between contracting myofibres and their vascular supply.
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- Department of Biomedical, Biological and Chemical Engineering
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- Division of Biological Sciences.,Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology and Physiology.,Dalton Cardiovascular Research Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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3D vessel-wall virtual histology of whole-body perfused mice using a novel heavy element stain. Sci Rep 2019; 9:698. [PMID: 30679558 PMCID: PMC6345940 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-36905-z] [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: 09/03/2018] [Accepted: 11/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Virtual histology – utilizing high-resolution three-dimensional imaging – is becoming readily available. Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) is widely available and is often coupled with x-ray attenuating histological stains that mark specific tissue components for 3D virtual histology. In this study we describe a new tri-element x-ray attenuating stain and perfusion protocol that provides micro-CT contrast of the entire vasculature of an intact mouse. The stain – derived from an established histology stain (Verhoeff’s) – is modified to enable perfusion through the vasculature; the attenuating elements of the stain are iodine, aluminum, and iron. After a 30-minute perfusion through the vasculature (10-minute flushing with detergent-containing saline followed by 15-minute perfusion with the stain and a final 5-minute saline flush), animals are scanned using micro-CT. We demonstrate that the new staining protocol enables sharp delineation of the vessel walls in three dimensions over the whole body; corresponding histological analysis verified that the CT stain is localized primarily in the endothelial cells and media of large arteries and the endothelium of smaller vessels, such as the coronaries. The rapid perfusion and scanning protocol ensured that all tissues are available for further analysis via higher resolution CT of smaller sections or traditional histological sectioning.
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Castro PR, Barbosa AS, Pereira JM, Ranfley H, Felipetto M, Gonçalves CAX, Paiva IR, Berg BB, Barcelos LS. Cellular and Molecular Heterogeneity Associated with Vessel Formation Processes. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 2018:6740408. [PMID: 30406137 PMCID: PMC6199857 DOI: 10.1155/2018/6740408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The microvasculature heterogeneity is a complex subject in vascular biology. The difficulty of building a dynamic and interactive view among the microenvironments, the cellular and molecular heterogeneities, and the basic aspects of the vessel formation processes make the available knowledge largely fragmented. The neovascularisation processes, termed vasculogenesis, angiogenesis, arteriogenesis, and lymphangiogenesis, are important to the formation and proper functioning of organs and tissues both in the embryo and the postnatal period. These processes are intrinsically related to microvascular cells, such as endothelial and mural cells. These cells are able to adjust their activities in response to the metabolic and physiological requirements of the tissues, by displaying a broad plasticity that results in a significant cellular and molecular heterogeneity. In this review, we intend to approach the microvasculature heterogeneity in an integrated view considering the diversity of neovascularisation processes and the cellular and molecular heterogeneity that contribute to microcirculatory homeostasis. For that, we will cover their interactions in the different blood-organ barriers and discuss how they cooperate in an integrated regulatory network that is controlled by specific molecular signatures.
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- Pollyana Ribeiro Castro
- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil
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Monteiro Rodrigues L, Silva H, Ferreira H, Renault MA, Gadeau AP. Observations on the perfusion recovery of regenerative angiogenesis in an ischemic limb model under hyperoxia. Physiol Rep 2018; 6:e13736. [PMID: 29932507 PMCID: PMC6014455 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.13736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2018] [Revised: 05/16/2018] [Accepted: 05/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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This study combines two well‐known vascular research models, hyperoxia and hind limb ischemia, aiming to better characterize capacities of the hyperoxia challenge. We studied two groups of C57/BL6 male mice, a control (C) and a hind limb ischemia (HLI) group. Perfusion from both limbs was recorded in all animals by laser Doppler techniques under an oxygen (O2) saturated atmosphere, once for control and, during 35 days for the HLI group. We used a third set of normoxic animals for HLI morphometric control. The expected variability of responses was higher for the younger animals. In the HLI group, capillary density normalized at Day 21 as expected, but not microcirculatory physiology. In the operated limb, perfusion decreased dramatically following surgery (Day 4), as a slight reduction in the non‐operated limb was also noted. Consistently, the response to hyperoxia was an increased perfusion in the ischemic limb and decreased perfusion in the contralateral limb. Only at Day 35, both limbs exhibited similar flows, although noticeably lower than Day 0. These observations help to understand some of the functional variability attributed to the hyperoxia model, by showing (i) differences in the circulation of the limb pairs to readjust a new perfusion set‐point even after ischemia, an original finding implying that (ii) data from both limbs should be recorded when performing distal measurements in vivo. Our data demonstrate that the new vessels following HLI are not functionally normal, and this also affects the non‐operated limb. These findings confirm the discriminative capacities of the hyperoxia challenge and suggest its potential utility to study other pathologies with vascular impact.
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- Luis Monteiro Rodrigues
- CBIOS - Universidade Lusófona's Research Center for Biosciences and Health Technologies, Lisboa, Portugal.,Pharmacology Science Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- CBIOS - Universidade Lusófona's Research Center for Biosciences and Health Technologies, Lisboa, Portugal.,Pharmacology Science Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- IBEB - Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering Institute, Universidade de Lisboa Faculty of Sciences, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases, Universite Bordeaux Montaigne, Inserm, Pessac, France
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- Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases, Universite Bordeaux Montaigne, Inserm, Pessac, France
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Borton AH, Benson BL, Neilson LE, Saunders A, Alaiti MA, Huang AY, Jain MK, Proweller A, Ramirez-Bergeron DL. Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Nuclear Translocator in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells Is Required for Optimal Peripheral Perfusion Recovery. J Am Heart Assoc 2018; 7:e009205. [PMID: 29858371 PMCID: PMC6015385 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.118.009205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Accepted: 05/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Limb ischemia resulting from peripheral vascular disease is a common cause of morbidity. Vessel occlusion limits blood flow, creating a hypoxic environment that damages distal tissue, requiring therapeutic revascularization. Hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs) are key transcriptional regulators of hypoxic vascular responses, including angiogenesis and arteriogenesis. Despite vascular smooth muscle cells' (VSMCs') importance in vessel integrity, little is known about their functional responses to hypoxia in peripheral vascular disease. This study investigated the role of VSMC HIF in mediating peripheral ischemic responses. METHODS AND RESULTS We used ArntSMKO mice with smooth muscle-specific deletion of aryl hydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator (ARNT, HIF-1β), required for HIF transcriptional activity, in a femoral artery ligation model of peripheral vascular disease. ArntSMKO mice exhibit impaired perfusion recovery despite normal collateral vessel dilation and angiogenic capillary responses. Decreased blood flow manifests in extensive tissue damage and hypoxia in ligated limbs of ArntSMKO mice. Furthermore, loss of aryl hydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator changes the proliferation, migration, and transcriptional profile of cultured VSMCs. ArntSMKO mice display disrupted VSMC morphologic features and wrapping around arterioles and increased vascular permeability linked to decreased local blood flow. CONCLUSIONS Our data demonstrate that traditional vascular remodeling responses are insufficient to provide robust peripheral tissue reperfusion in ArntSMKO mice. In all, this study highlights HIF responses to hypoxia in arteriole VSMCs critical for the phenotypic and functional stability of vessels that aid in the recovery of blood flow in ischemic peripheral tissues.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Nuclear Translocator/biosynthesis
- Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Nuclear Translocator/genetics
- Blotting, Western
- Cells, Cultured
- Disease Models, Animal
- Gene Expression Regulation
- Immunohistochemistry
- Ischemia/genetics
- Ischemia/metabolism
- Ischemia/pathology
- Lower Extremity/blood supply
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Mice, Knockout
- Microscopy, Confocal
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/metabolism
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/pathology
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases/genetics
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases/metabolism
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases/pathology
- RNA/genetics
- Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
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- Anna Henry Borton
- Department of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
- Case Cardiovascular Research Institute, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
- Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
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- Neurological Institute, University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH
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- Case Cardiovascular Research Institute, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
- Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH
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- Case Cardiovascular Research Institute, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
- Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
- Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
- Angie Fowler Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Institute and University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH
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- Case Cardiovascular Research Institute, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
- Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH
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- Case Cardiovascular Research Institute, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
- Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH
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- Case Cardiovascular Research Institute, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
- Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH
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Feng Y, Wang X, Fan T, Li L, Sun X, Zhang W, Cao M, Liu J, Li J, Huo Y. Bifurcation Asymmetry of Small Coronary Arteries in Juvenile and Adult Mice. Front Physiol 2018; 9:519. [PMID: 29867562 PMCID: PMC5962776 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.00519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2018] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Microvascular bifurcation asymmetry is of significance for regulation of coronary flow heterogeneity during juvenile and adult growth. The aim of the study is to investigate the morphometric and hemodynamic variation of coronary arterial bifurcations in mice of different ages. Methods: Pulsatile blood flows were computed from a Womersley-type model in the reconstructed left coronary arterial (LCA) trees from Micro-CT images in normal mice at ages of 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 5-6 months, and >8 months. Diameter and flow ratios and bifurcation angles were determined in each bifurcation of the LCA trees. Results: The blood volume and inlet flow rate of LCA trees increase and decrease during juvenile and adult growth, respectively. As vessel diameters decrease, the increased ratios of small to large daughter vessel diameters (Ds/Dl) result in more uniform flows and lower velocities. There are significant structure-functional changes of LCA trees in mice of >8 months compared with mice of < 8 months. As Ds/Dl increases, the variation trend of bifurcation angle during juvenile growth is different from that during adult growth. Conclusions: Although inlet flows are different in adult vs. juvenile mice, the adult still have uniform flow and low velocity. This is accomplished through a decrease in diameter. The design ensures ordered dispersion of red cells through asymmetric branching patterns into the capillaries.
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- Yundi Feng
- Department of Mechanics and Engineering Science, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Mechanics and Engineering Science, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Mechanics and Engineering Science, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Mechanics and Engineering Science, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Mechanics and Engineering Science, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Mechanics and Engineering Science, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Mechanics and Engineering Science, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Mechanics and Engineering Science, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Yin H, Pickering JG. Aortic smooth muscle cells and myocardial infarction: Does the ascending aorta feel a heart attack? Atherosclerosis 2018; 271:232-234. [PMID: 29459027 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2018.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2018] [Accepted: 02/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Hao Yin
- Robarts Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada; London Health Sciences Centre, London, Canada; Departments of Medicine (Cardiology), Biochemistry, and Medical Biophysics, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.
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Cooper TT, Sherman SE, Kuljanin M, Bell GI, Lajoie GA, Hess DA. Inhibition of Aldehyde Dehydrogenase-Activity Expands Multipotent Myeloid Progenitor Cells with Vascular Regenerative Function. Stem Cells 2018; 36:723-736. [DOI: 10.1002/stem.2790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2017] [Revised: 12/22/2017] [Accepted: 01/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Tyler T. Cooper
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Western University; London Ontario Canada
- Molecular Medicine Research Laboratories, Krembil Centre for Stem Cell Biology, Robarts Research Institute; London Ontario Canada
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Western University; London Ontario Canada
- Molecular Medicine Research Laboratories, Krembil Centre for Stem Cell Biology, Robarts Research Institute; London Ontario Canada
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- Molecular Medicine Research Laboratories, Krembil Centre for Stem Cell Biology, Robarts Research Institute; London Ontario Canada
- Don Rix Protein Identification Facility, Department of Biochemistry; Western University; London Ontario Canada
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- Molecular Medicine Research Laboratories, Krembil Centre for Stem Cell Biology, Robarts Research Institute; London Ontario Canada
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- Don Rix Protein Identification Facility, Department of Biochemistry; Western University; London Ontario Canada
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Western University; London Ontario Canada
- Molecular Medicine Research Laboratories, Krembil Centre for Stem Cell Biology, Robarts Research Institute; London Ontario Canada
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Qadura M, Terenzi DC, Verma S, Al-Omran M, Hess DA. Concise Review: Cell Therapy for Critical Limb Ischemia: An Integrated Review of Preclinical and Clinical Studies. Stem Cells 2018; 36:161-171. [DOI: 10.1002/stem.2751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Revised: 10/31/2017] [Accepted: 11/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Mohammad Qadura
- Division of Vascular Surgery; St. Michael's Hospital; Toronto Ontario Canada
- Department of Surgery; University of Toronto; Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery; St. Michael's Hospital; Toronto Ontario Canada
- Department of Surgery; University of Toronto; Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Department of Surgery; University of Toronto; Toronto Ontario Canada
- Division of Cardiac Surgery; St. Michael's Hospital; Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery; St. Michael's Hospital; Toronto Ontario Canada
- Department of Surgery; University of Toronto; Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery; St. Michael's Hospital; Toronto Ontario Canada
- Department of Surgery; University of Toronto; Toronto Ontario Canada
- Molecular Medicine Research Laboratories, Krembil Centre for Stem Cell Biology; Robarts Research Institute; London Ontario Canada
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry; Western University; London Ontario Canada
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Welsh DG, Tran CHT, Hald BO, Sancho M. The Conducted Vasomotor Response: Function, Biophysical Basis, and Pharmacological Control. Annu Rev Pharmacol Toxicol 2017; 58:391-410. [PMID: 28968190 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-pharmtox-010617-052623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Arterial tone is coordinated among vessel segments to optimize nutrient transport and organ function. Coordinated vasomotor activity is remarkable to observe and depends on stimuli, sparsely generated in tissue, eliciting electrical responses that conduct lengthwise among electrically coupled vascular cells. The conducted response is the focus of this topical review, and in this regard, the authors highlight literature that advances an appreciation of functional significance, cellular mechanisms, and biophysical principles. Of particular note, this review stresses that conduction is enabled by a defined pattern of charge movement along the arterial wall as set by three key parameters (tissue structure, gap junctional resistivity, and ion channel activity). The impact of disease on conduction is carefully discussed, as are potential strategies to restore this key biological response and, along with it, the match of blood flow delivery with tissue energetic demand.
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- Donald G Welsh
- Robarts Research Institute, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B7, Canada;
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N1, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen DK-2200, Denmark
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- Robarts Research Institute, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B7, Canada;
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CXCL12 enhances angiogenesis through CXCR7 activation in human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Sci Rep 2017; 7:8289. [PMID: 28811579 PMCID: PMC5557870 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-08840-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Angiogenesis is the process by which new vessels form from existing vascular networks. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) may contribute to the study of vascular repair and angiogenesis. The chemokine CXCL12 regulates multiple cell functions, including angiogenesis, mainly through its receptor CXCR4. In contrast to CXCL12/CXCR4, few studies have described roles for CXCR7 in vascular biology, and the downstream mechanism of CXCR7 in angiogenesis remains unclear. The results of the present study showed that CXCL12 dose-dependently enhanced angiogenesis in chorioallantoic membranes (CAMs) and HUVECs. The specific activation of CXCR7 with TC14012 (a CXCR7 agonist) resulted in the significant induction of tube formation in HUVECs and in vivo. Further evidence suggested that CXCL12 induced directional polarization and migration in the HUVECs, which is necessary for tube formation. Moreover, CXCR7 translocalization was observed during the polarization of HUVECs in stripe assays. Finally, treatment with TC14012 also significantly increased PI3K/Akt phosphorylation, and tube formation was blocked by treating HUVECs with an Akt inhibitor. Overall, this study indicated that CXCL12-stimulated CXCR7 acts as a functional receptor to activate Akt for angiogenesis in HUVECs and that CXCR7 may be a potential target molecule for endothelial regeneration and repair after vascular injury.
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