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Jiang Y, Yu M, Song ZF, Wei ZY, Huang J, Qian HY. Targeted Delivery of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Bioinspired Exosome-Mimetic Nanovesicles with Platelet Membrane Fusion for Atherosclerotic Treatment. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:2553-2571. [PMID: 38505171 PMCID: PMC10949310 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s452824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Purpose Accumulating evidence indicates that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)-derived exosomes hold significant potential for the treatment of atherosclerosis. However, large-scale production and organ-specific targeting of exosomes are still challenges for further clinical applications. This study aims to explore the targeted efficiency and therapeutic potential of biomimetic platelet membrane-coated exosome-mimetic nanovesicles (P-ENVs) in atherosclerosis. Methods To produce exosome-mimetic nanovesicles (ENVs), MSCs were successively extruded through polycarbonate porous membranes. P-ENVs were engineered by fusing MSC-derived ENVs with platelet membranes and characterized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA), and Western blot. The stability and safety of P-ENVs were also assessed. The targeted efficacy of P-ENVs was evaluated using an in vivo imaging system (IVIS) spectrum imaging system and immunofluorescence. Histological analyses, Oil Red O (ORO) staining, and Western blot were used to investigate the anti-atherosclerotic effectiveness of P-ENVs. Results Both ENVs and P-ENVs exhibited similar characteristics to exosomes. Subsequent miRNA sequencing of P-ENVs revealed their potential to mitigate atherosclerosis by influencing biological processes related to cholesterol metabolism. In an ApoE-/- mice model, the intravenous administration of P-ENVs exhibited enhanced targeting of atherosclerotic plaques, resulting in a significant reduction in lipid deposition and necrotic core area. Our in vitro experiments showed that P-ENVs promoted cholesterol efflux and reduced total cholesterol content in foam cells. Further analysis revealed that P-ENVs attenuated intracellular cholesterol accumulation by upregulating the expression of the critical cholesterol transporters ABCA1 and ABCG1. Conclusion This study highlighted the potential of P-ENVs as a novel nano-drug delivery platform for enhancing drug delivery efficiency while concurrently mitigating adverse reactions in atherosclerotic therapy.
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- Yu Jiang
- Center for Coronary Heart Disease, Department of Cardiology, Fu Wai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases of China, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Center for Coronary Heart Disease, Department of Cardiology, Fu Wai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases of China, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Center for Coronary Heart Disease, Department of Cardiology, Fu Wai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases of China, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Center for Coronary Heart Disease, Department of Cardiology, Fu Wai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases of China, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Center for Coronary Artery Disease, Division of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung, and Blood Vessel Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Center for Coronary Heart Disease, Department of Cardiology, Fu Wai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases of China, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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Potential Therapeutic Agents That Target ATP Binding Cassette A1 (ABCA1) Gene Expression. Drugs 2022; 82:1055-1075. [PMID: 35861923 DOI: 10.1007/s40265-022-01743-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The cholesterol efflux protein ATP binding cassette protein A1 (ABCA) and apolipoprotein A1 (apo A1) are key constituents in the process of reverse-cholesterol transport (RCT), whereby excess cholesterol in the periphery is transported to the liver where it can be converted primarily to bile acids for either use in digestion or excreted. Due to their essential roles in RCT, numerous studies have been conducted in cells, mice, and humans to more thoroughly understand the pathways that regulate their expression and activity with the goal of developing therapeutics that enhance RCT to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Many of the drugs and natural compounds examined target several transcription factors critical for ABCA1 expression in both macrophages and the liver. Likewise, several miRNAs target not only ABCA1 but also the same transcription factors that are critical for its high expression. However, after years of research and many preclinical and clinical trials, only a few leads have proven beneficial in this regard. In this review we discuss the various transcription factors that serve as drug targets for ABCA1 and provide an update on some important leads.
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Yu XH, Tang CK. ABCA1, ABCG1, and Cholesterol Homeostasis. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022; 1377:95-107. [PMID: 35575923 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-1592-5_7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Cholesterol is a major component of mammalian cell membranes and plays important structural and functional roles. However, excessive cholesterol accumulation is toxic to cells and constitutes the molecular basis for many diseases, especially atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Thus, cellular cholesterol is tightly regulated to maintain a homeostasis. Reverse cholesterol transport (RCT) is thought to be one primary pathway to eliminate excessive cholesterol from the body. The first and rate-limiting step of RCT is ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transports A1 (ABCA1)- and ABCG1-dependent cholesterol efflux. In the process, ABCA1 mediates initial transport of cellular cholesterol to apolipoprotein A-I (apoA-I) for forming nascent high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles, and ABCG1 facilitates subsequent continued cholesterol efflux to HDL for further maturation. In this chapter, we summarize the roles of ABCA1 and ABCG1 in maintaining cellular cholesterol homoeostasis and discuss the underlying mechanisms by which they mediate cholesterol export.
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- Xiao-Hua Yu
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China.
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Nyandwi JB, Ko YS, Jin H, Yun SP, Park SW, Kim HJ. Rosmarinic Acid Increases Macrophage Cholesterol Efflux through Regulation of ABCA1 and ABCG1 in Different Mechanisms. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:8791. [PMID: 34445501 PMCID: PMC8395905 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22168791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Lipid dysregulation in diabetes mellitus escalates endothelial dysfunction, the initial event in the development and progression of diabetic atherosclerosis. In addition, lipid-laden macrophage accumulation in the arterial wall plays a significant role in the pathology of diabetes-associated atherosclerosis. Therefore, inhibition of endothelial dysfunction and enhancement of macrophage cholesterol efflux is the important antiatherogenic mechanism. Rosmarinic acid (RA) possesses beneficial properties, including its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic and cardioprotective effects. We previously reported that RA effectively inhibits diabetic endothelial dysfunction by inhibiting inflammasome activation in endothelial cells. However, its effect on cholesterol efflux remains unknown. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to assess the effect of RA on cholesterol efflux and its underlying mechanisms in macrophages. RA effectively reduced oxLDL-induced cholesterol contents under high glucose (HG) conditions in macrophages. RA enhanced ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) and G1 (ABCG1) expression, promoting macrophage cholesterol efflux. Mechanistically, RA differentially regulated ABCA1 expression through JAK2/STAT3, JNK and PKC-p38 and ABCG1 expression through JAK2/STAT3, JNK and PKC-ERK1/2/p38 in macrophages. Moreover, RA primarily stabilized ABCA1 rather than ABCG1 protein levels by impairing protein degradation. These findings suggest RA as a candidate therapeutic to prevent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease complications related to diabetes by regulating cholesterol efflux in macrophages.
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- Jean-Baptiste Nyandwi
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52727, Korea; (J.-B.N.); (Y.S.K.); (H.J.); (S.P.Y.); (S.W.P.)
- Department of Convergence Medical Science (BK21 Plus), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52727, Korea
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali 4285, Rwanda
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52727, Korea; (J.-B.N.); (Y.S.K.); (H.J.); (S.P.Y.); (S.W.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52727, Korea; (J.-B.N.); (Y.S.K.); (H.J.); (S.P.Y.); (S.W.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52727, Korea; (J.-B.N.); (Y.S.K.); (H.J.); (S.P.Y.); (S.W.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52727, Korea; (J.-B.N.); (Y.S.K.); (H.J.); (S.P.Y.); (S.W.P.)
- Department of Convergence Medical Science (BK21 Plus), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52727, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52727, Korea; (J.-B.N.); (Y.S.K.); (H.J.); (S.P.Y.); (S.W.P.)
- Department of Convergence Medical Science (BK21 Plus), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52727, Korea
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Jeong S, Jun JH, Kim JY, Park HJ, Cho YP, Kim GJ. Expression of miRNAs Targeting ATP Binding Cassette Transporter 1 (ABCA1) among Patients with Significant Carotid Artery Stenosis. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9080920. [PMID: 34440128 PMCID: PMC8406092 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9080920] [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: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background: Carotid artery stenosis is a dynamic process associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. However, knowledge of biomarkers useful for identifying and quantifying high-risk carotid plaques associated with the increased incidence of cerebrovascular events is insufficient. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to evaluate the expression of ATP binding cassette transporter 1 (ABCA1) and validate its target microRNA (miRNA) candidates in human carotid stenosis arteries to identify its potential as a biomarker. Methods: In human carotid stenosis arterial tissues and plasma, the expression of ABCA1 and its target miRNAs (miRNA-33a-5p, 33b-5p, and 148a-3p) were evaluated by quantitative real time-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), immunohistochemistry, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results: The expression of ABCA1 was significantly decreased in the plasma of stenosis patients, but its expression was not different in arterial tissues (p < 0.05). However, significantly more target miRNAs were secreted by stenosis patients than normal patients (p < 0.05). Interestingly, lipotoxicity induced by the oleic and palmitic acid (OAPA) or lipopolysaccharide (LPS) treatment of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) dramatically enhanced the gene expression of adipogenic and inflammatory factors, whereas ABCA1 expression was significantly decreased. Conclusions: Therefore, miRNA-33a-5p, 33b-5p, and 148a-3p represent possible biomarkers of carotid artery stenosis by directly targeting ABCA1.
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- Seonjeong Jeong
- Asan Medical Center, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 05505, Korea;
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- Department of Biomedical Science, CHA University, Seongnam 13488, Korea; (J.H.J.); (J.Y.K.); (H.J.P.)
- Research Institute of Placental Science, CHA University, Seongnam 13488, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, CHA University, Seongnam 13488, Korea; (J.H.J.); (J.Y.K.); (H.J.P.)
- Research Institute of Placental Science, CHA University, Seongnam 13488, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, CHA University, Seongnam 13488, Korea; (J.H.J.); (J.Y.K.); (H.J.P.)
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- Asan Medical Center, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 05505, Korea;
- Correspondence: (Y.-P.C.); (G.J.K.); Tel.: +82-2-3010-5039 (Y.-P.C.); +82-32-881-7145 (G.J.K.)
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- Department of Biomedical Science, CHA University, Seongnam 13488, Korea; (J.H.J.); (J.Y.K.); (H.J.P.)
- Research Institute of Placental Science, CHA University, Seongnam 13488, Korea
- Correspondence: (Y.-P.C.); (G.J.K.); Tel.: +82-2-3010-5039 (Y.-P.C.); +82-32-881-7145 (G.J.K.)
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Yin Q, Chang H, Shen Q, Xing D. Photobiomodulation therapy promotes the ATP-binding cassette transporter A1-dependent cholesterol efflux in macrophage to ameliorate atherosclerosis. J Cell Mol Med 2021; 25:5238-5249. [PMID: 33951300 PMCID: PMC8178257 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.16531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease related to a massive accumulation of cholesterol in the artery wall. Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) has been reported to possess cardioprotective effects but has no consensus on the underlying mechanisms. Here, we aimed to investigate whether PBMT could ameliorate atherosclerosis and explore the potential molecular mechanisms. The Apolipoprotein E (ApoE)−/− mice were fed with western diet (WD) for 18 weeks and treated with PBMT once a day in the last 10 weeks. Quantification based on Oil red O‐stained aortas showed that the average plaque area decreased 8.306 ± 2.012% after PBMT (P < .05). Meanwhile, we observed that high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol level in WD + PBMT mice increased from 0.309 ± 0.037 to 0.472 ± 0.038 nmol/L (P < .05) compared with WD mice. The further results suggested that PBMT could promote cholesterol efflux from lipid‐loaded primary peritoneal macrophages and inhibit foam cells formation via up‐regulating the ATP‐binding cassette transporters A1 expression. A contributing mechanism involved in activating the phosphatidylinositol 3‐kinases/protein kinase C zeta/specificity protein 1 signalling cascade. Our study outlines that PBMT has a protective role on atherosclerosis by promoting macrophages cholesterol efflux and provides a new strategy for treating atherosclerosis.
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- Qianxia Yin
- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
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Zhang X, Zhao H, Sheng Q, Liu X, You W, Lin H, Liu G. Regulation of microRNA-33, SREBP and ABCA1 genes in a mouse model of high cholesterol. Arch Anim Breed 2021; 64:103-108. [PMID: 34084908 PMCID: PMC8160998 DOI: 10.5194/aab-64-103-2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs are short non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression. Several microRNAs, useful for coronary artery disease assessment, have previously been identified. MicroRNA-33 is located within SREBP introns and controls cholesterol homeostasis. In order to find the possibility of microRNA-33 as a potential biomarker in high cholesterol disease, we developed a mouse model for coronary heart disease by feeding mice with a high-fat diet. The expression differences of microRNA-33, SREBP and ABCA1 genes in the liver, muscle, and lipid tissues were compared between a high-cholesterol group and control group in mice. The results showed that ABCA1 was up-regulated by high cholesterol conditions in liver, muscle and lipid tissues. SREBP1C was up-regulated by high cholesterol conditions in the liver and lipid tissues and down-regulated by high cholesterol conditions in the muscle tissue. MicroRNA-33 and SREBP2 were down-regulated by high cholesterol conditions in the liver and muscle tissues and up-regulated by high cholesterol conditions in the lipid tissue. Our study suggests that antisense therapeutic targeting of microRNA-33 may be a potential biomarker for cardiovascular disease.
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- Xianglun Zhang
- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China.,Shandong Key Lab of Animal Disease Control and Breeding, Jinan, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China.,Shandong Key Lab of Animal Disease Control and Breeding, Jinan, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China.,Shandong Key Lab of Animal Disease Control and Breeding, Jinan, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China.,Shandong Key Lab of Animal Disease Control and Breeding, Jinan, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China.,Shandong Key Lab of Animal Disease Control and Breeding, Jinan, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China.,Shandong Key Lab of Animal Disease Control and Breeding, Jinan, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China.,Shandong Key Lab of Animal Disease Control and Breeding, Jinan, China
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Wilkinson H, Leonard H, Chen D, Lawrence T, Robson M, Goossens P, McVey JH, Dorling A. PAR-1 signaling on macrophages is required for effective in vivo delayed-type hypersensitivity responses. iScience 2021; 24:101981. [PMID: 33458623 PMCID: PMC7797913 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2020.101981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) responses underpin chronic inflammation. Using a model of oxazolone-induced dermatitis and a combination of transgenic mice, adoptive cell transfer, and selective agonists/antagonists against protease activated receptors, we show that that PAR-1 signaling on macrophages by thrombin is required for effective granuloma formation. Using BM-derived macrophages (BMMs) in vitro, we show that thrombin signaling induced (a) downregulation of cell membrane reverse cholesterol transporter ABCA1 and (b) increased expression of IFNγ receptor and enhanced co-localization within increased areas of cholesterol-rich membrane microdomains. These two key phenotypic changes combined to make thrombin-primed BMMs sensitive to M1 polarization by 1000-fold less IFNγ, compared to resting BMMs. We confirm that changes in ABCA1 expression were directly responsible for the exquisite sensitivity to IFNγ in vitro and for the impact on granuloma formation in vivo. These data indicate that PAR-1 signaling plays a hitherto unrecognized and critical role in DTH responses.
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- Hannah Wilkinson
- Department of Inflammation Biology, School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences, King's College London, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- Department of Inflammation Biology, School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences, King's College London, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- Department of Inflammation Biology, School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences, King's College London, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- Centre for Inflammation Biology and Cancer Immunology, School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences, King's College London, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- Department of Inflammation Biology, School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences, King's College London, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- Department of Pathology, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht University, 6229HX Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- School of Bioscience & Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, UK
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- Department of Inflammation Biology, School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences, King's College London, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT, UK
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He P, Gelissen IC, Ammit AJ. Regulation of ATP binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) expression: cholesterol-dependent and - independent signaling pathways with relevance to inflammatory lung disease. Respir Res 2020; 21:250. [PMID: 32977800 PMCID: PMC7519545 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-020-01515-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The role of the ATP binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) in maintaining cellular lipid homeostasis in cardiovascular disease is well established. More recently, the important beneficial role played by ABCA1 in modulating pathogenic disease mechanisms, such as inflammation, in a broad range of chronic conditions has been realised. These studies position ABCA1 as a potential therapeutic target in a diverse range of diseases where inflammation is an underlying cause. Chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are driven by inflammation, and as such, there is now a growing recognition that we need a greater understanding of the signaling pathways responsible for regulation of ABCA1 expression in this clinical context. While the signaling pathways responsible for cholesterol-mediated ABCA1 expression have been clearly delineated through decades of studies in the atherosclerosis field, and thus far appear to be translatable to the respiratory field, less is known about the cholesterol-independent signaling pathways that can modulate ABCA1 expression in inflammatory lung disease. This review will identify the various signaling pathways and ligands that are associated with the regulation of ABCA1 expression and may be exploited in future as therapeutic targets in the setting of chronic inflammatory lung diseases.
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- Patrick He
- Woolcock Emphysema Centre, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney Pharmacy School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- Woolcock Emphysema Centre, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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He Y, Ronsein GE, Tang C, Jarvik GP, Davidson WS, Kothari V, Song HD, Segrest JP, Bornfeldt KE, Heinecke JW. Diabetes Impairs Cellular Cholesterol Efflux From ABCA1 to Small HDL Particles. Circ Res 2020; 127:1198-1210. [PMID: 32819213 DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.120.317178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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RATIONALE HDL (high-density lipoprotein) may be cardioprotective because it accepts cholesterol from macrophages via the cholesterol transport proteins ABCA1 (ATP-binding cassette transporter A1) and ABCG1 (ATP-binding cassette transporter G1). The ABCA1-specific cellular cholesterol efflux capacity (ABCA1 CEC) of HDL strongly and negatively associates with cardiovascular disease risk, but how diabetes mellitus impacts that step is unclear. OBJECTIVE To test the hypothesis that HDL's cholesterol efflux capacity is impaired in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHODS AND RESULTS We performed a case-control study with 19 subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus and 20 control subjects. Three sizes of HDL particles, small HDL, medium HDL, and large HDL, were isolated by high-resolution size exclusion chromatography from study subjects. Then we assessed the ABCA1 CEC of equimolar concentrations of particles. Small HDL accounted for almost all of ABCA1 CEC activity of HDL. ABCA1 CEC-but not ABCG1 CEC-of small HDL was lower in the subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus than the control subjects. Isotope dilution tandem mass spectrometry demonstrated that the concentration of SERPINA1 (serpin family A member 1) in small HDL was also lower in subjects with diabetes mellitus. Enriching small HDL with SERPINA1 enhanced ABCA1 CEC. Structural analysis of SERPINA1 identified 3 amphipathic α-helices clustered in the N-terminal domain of the protein; biochemical analyses demonstrated that SERPINA1 binds phospholipid vesicles. CONCLUSIONS The ABCA1 CEC of small HDL is selectively impaired in type 2 diabetes mellitus, likely because of lower levels of SERPINA1. SERPINA1 contains a cluster of amphipathic α-helices that enable apolipoproteins to bind phospholipid and promote ABCA1 activity. Thus, impaired ABCA1 activity of small HDL particles deficient in SERPINA1 could increase cardiovascular disease risk in subjects with diabetes mellitus.
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- Yi He
- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle (Y.H., C.T., G.P.J., V.K., K.E.B., J.W.H.)
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle (Y.H., C.T., G.P.J., V.K., K.E.B., J.W.H.)
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle (Y.H., C.T., G.P.J., V.K., K.E.B., J.W.H.)
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- Department of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, OH (W.S.D.)
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle (Y.H., C.T., G.P.J., V.K., K.E.B., J.W.H.)
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (H.D.S., J.P.S.)
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (H.D.S., J.P.S.)
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle (Y.H., C.T., G.P.J., V.K., K.E.B., J.W.H.)
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle (Y.H., C.T., G.P.J., V.K., K.E.B., J.W.H.)
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Lee S, Lee MS, Chang E, Lee Y, Lee J, Kim J, Kim CT, Kim IH, Kim Y. Mulberry Fruit Extract Promotes Serum HDL-Cholesterol Levels and Suppresses Hepatic microRNA-33 Expression in Rats Fed High Cholesterol/Cholic Acid Diet. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12051499. [PMID: 32455724 PMCID: PMC7284868 DOI: 10.3390/nu12051499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels and cholesterol excretion are closely associated with the risk of cardiovascular complications. The specific aim of the present study was to investigate the cholesterol lowering effect of mulberry fruit in rats fed a high cholesterol/cholic acid diet. Four-week supplementation with mulberry fruit extract significantly decreased serum and hepatic cholesterol (TC), serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and fecal bile acid levels without changes in body weight and food intake (p < 0.05). Mulberry fruit extract significantly inhibited hepatic sterol-regulatory element binding protein (Srebp) 2 gene expression and upregulated hepatic mRNA levels of liver X receptor alpha (Lxr-α), ATP-binding cassette transporter 5 (Abcg5), and cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase (Cyp7a1), which are involved in hepatic bile acid synthesis and cholesterol metabolism (p < 0.05). In addition, hepatic microRNA-33 expression was significantly inhibited by supplementation of mulberry fruit extract (p < 0.05). These results suggest the involvement of miR-33, its associated hepatic bile acid synthesis, HDL formation, and cholesterol metabolism in mulberry fruit-mediated beneficial effects on serum and hepatic lipid abnormalities.
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- Soojin Lee
- Department of Nutritional Science and Food Management, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (S.L.); (M.-S.L.); (E.C.); (Y.L.); (J.L.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Nutritional Science and Food Management, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (S.L.); (M.-S.L.); (E.C.); (Y.L.); (J.L.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Nutritional Science and Food Management, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (S.L.); (M.-S.L.); (E.C.); (Y.L.); (J.L.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Nutritional Science and Food Management, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (S.L.); (M.-S.L.); (E.C.); (Y.L.); (J.L.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Nutritional Science and Food Management, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (S.L.); (M.-S.L.); (E.C.); (Y.L.); (J.L.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Nutritional Science and Food Management, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (S.L.); (M.-S.L.); (E.C.); (Y.L.); (J.L.); (J.K.)
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- R&D Center, EastHill Corporation, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16642, Korea;
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- Department of Integrated Biomedical and Life Sciences, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea;
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- Department of Nutritional Science and Food Management, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (S.L.); (M.-S.L.); (E.C.); (Y.L.); (J.L.); (J.K.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-3277-3101; Fax: +82-2-3277-4425
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Carvedilol Ameliorates Experimental Atherosclerosis by Regulating Cholesterol Efflux and Exosome Functions. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20205202. [PMID: 31635197 PMCID: PMC6834197 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20205202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2019] [Revised: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Carvedilol (Cav), a nonselective β-blocker with α1 adrenoceptor blocking effect, has been used as a standard therapy for coronary artery disease. This study investigated the effects of Cav on exosome expression and function, ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) expression, and cholesterol efflux that are relevant to the process of atherosclerosis. Human monocytic (THP-1) cell line and human hepatic (Huh-7) cells were treated with Cav, and cholesterol efflux was measured. Exosomes from cell culture medium or mice serum were isolated using glycan-coated recognition beads. Low-density lipoprotein receptor knockout (ldlr−/−) mice were fed with high-fat diet and treated with Cav. Cav accentuated cholesterol efflux and enhanced the expressions of ABCA1 protein and mRNA in both THP-1 and Huh-7 cells. In addition, Cav increased expression and function of exosomal ABCA1 in THP-1 macrophage exosomes. The mechanisms were associated with inhibition of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and protein kinase B (Akt). In hypercholesterolemic ldlr−/− mice, Cav enhanced serum exosomal ABCA1 expression and suppressed atherosclerosis by inhibiting lipid deposition and macrophage accumulation. Cav halts atherosclerosis by enhancing cholesterol efflux and increasing ABCA1 expression in macrophages and in exosomes, possibly through NF-κB and Akt signaling, which provides mechanistic insights regarding the beneficial effects of Cav on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
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Lien CC, Chen CH, Lee YM, Guo BC, Cheng LC, Pan CC, Shyue SK, Lee TS. The phosphatase activity of soluble epoxide hydrolase regulates ATP-binding cassette transporter-A1-dependent cholesterol efflux. J Cell Mol Med 2019; 23:6611-6621. [PMID: 31436906 PMCID: PMC6787517 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.14519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2019] [Revised: 05/24/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The contribution of soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) to atherosclerosis has been well defined. However, less is understood about the role of sEH and its underlying mechanism in the cholesterol metabolism of macrophages. The expression of sEH protein was increased in atherosclerotic aortas of apolipoprotein E‐deficient mice, primarily in macrophage foam cells. Oxidized low‐density lipoprotein (oxLDL) increased sEH expression in macrophages. Genetic deletion of sEH (sEH−/−) in macrophages markedly exacerbated oxLDL‐induced lipid accumulation and decreased the expression of ATP‐binding cassette transporters‐A1 (ABCA1) and apolipoprotein AI‐dependent cholesterol efflux following oxLDL treatment. The down‐regulation of ABCA1 in sEH−/− macrophages was due to an increase in the turnover rate of ABCA1 protein but not in mRNA transcription. Inhibition of phosphatase activity, but not hydrolase activity, of sEH decreased ABCA1 expression and cholesterol efflux following oxLDL challenge, which resulted in increased cholesterol accumulation. Additionally, oxLDL increased the phosphatase activity, promoted the sEH‐ABCA1 complex formation and decreased the phosphorylated level of ABCA1 at threonine residues. Overexpression of phosphatase domain of sEH abrogated the oxLDL‐induced ABCA1 phosphorylation and further increased ABCA1 expression and cholesterol efflux, leading to the attenuation of oxLDL‐induced cholesterol accumulation. Our findings suggest that the phosphatase domain of sEH plays a crucial role in the cholesterol metabolism of macrophages.
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- Chih-Chan Lien
- Graduate Institute and Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Life Science, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute and Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute and Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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He H, Yuan Q, Bie J, Wallace RL, Yannie PJ, Wang J, Lancina MG, Zolotarskaya OY, Korzun W, Yang H, Ghosh S. Development of mannose functionalized dendrimeric nanoparticles for targeted delivery to macrophages: use of this platform to modulate atherosclerosis. Transl Res 2018; 193:13-30. [PMID: 29172034 PMCID: PMC6198660 DOI: 10.1016/j.trsl.2017.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2017] [Revised: 10/24/2017] [Accepted: 10/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Dysfunctional macrophages underlie the development of several diseases including atherosclerosis where accumulation of cholesteryl esters and persistent inflammation are 2 of the critical macrophage processes that regulate the progression as well as stability of atherosclerotic plaques. Ligand-dependent activation of liver-x-receptor (LXR) not only enhances mobilization of stored cholesteryl ester but also exerts anti-inflammatory effects mediated via trans-repression of proinflammatory transcription factor nuclear factor kappa B. However, increased hepatic lipogenesis by systemic administration of LXR ligands (LXR-L) has precluded their therapeutic use. The objective of the present study was to devise a strategy to selectively deliver LXR-L to atherosclerotic plaque-associated macrophages while limiting hepatic uptake. Mannose-functionalized dendrimeric nanoparticles (mDNP) were synthesized to facilitate active uptake via the mannose receptor expressed exclusively by macrophages using polyamidoamine dendrimer. Terminal amine groups were used to conjugate mannose and LXR-L T091317 via polyethylene glycol spacers. mDNP-LXR-L was effectively taken up by macrophages (and not by hepatocytes), increased expression of LXR target genes (ABCA1/ABCG1), and enhanced cholesterol efflux. When administered intravenously to LDLR-/- mice with established plaques, significant accumulation of fluorescently labeled mDNP-LXR-L was seen in atherosclerotic plaque-associated macrophages. Four weekly injections of mDNP-LXR-L led to significant reduction in atherosclerotic plaque progression, plaque necrosis, and plaque inflammation as assessed by expression of nuclear factor kappa B target gene matrix metalloproteinase 9; no increase in hepatic lipogenic genes or plasma lipids was observed. These studies validate the development of a macrophage-specific delivery platform for the delivery of anti-atherosclerotic agents directly to the plaque-associated macrophages to attenuate plaque burden.
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- Hongliang He
- Dept. of Chemical and Life Science Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, Va
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- Dept. of Internal Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, Va
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- Dept. of Internal Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, Va
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- Dept. of Internal Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, Va
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- Hunter Homes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Va
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- Dept. of Internal Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, Va
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- Dept. of Chemical and Life Science Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, Va
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- Dept. of Clinical and Laboratory Sciences, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, Va
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- Dept. of Chemical and Life Science Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, Va; Dept. of Pharmaceutics, VCU, Richmond, Va; Massey Cancer Center, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, Va
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- Dept. of Internal Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, Va; Hunter Homes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Va.
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Shi JF, Li YK, Ren K, Xie YJ, Yin WD, Mo ZC. Characterization of cholesterol metabolism in Sertoli cells and spermatogenesis (Review). Mol Med Rep 2018; 17:705-713. [PMID: 29115523 PMCID: PMC5780145 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2017.8000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2017] [Accepted: 08/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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The Sertoli cell, which is the supporting cell of spermatogenesis, has an important role in the endocrine and paracrine control of spermatogenesis. Functionally, it provides the cells of the seminiferous epithelium with nutrition, conveys mature spermatids to the lumen of seminiferous tubules, secretes androgen‑binding protein and interacts with endocrine Leydig cells. In addition, the levels of cholesterol, as well as its intermediates, vary greatly between nongonadal tissues and the male reproductive system. Throughout spermatogenesis, a dynamic and constant alteration in the membrane lipid composition of Sertoli cells occurs. In several mammalian species, testis meiosis‑activating sterol and desmosterol, as well as other cholesterol precursors, accumulate in the testes and spermatozoa. In addition, certain cholesterogenic genes exhibit stage‑specific expression patterns during spermatogenesis, including the cytochrome P450 enzyme lanosterol 14α‑demethylase. Inconsistency in the patterns of gene expression during spermatogenesis indicates a cell‑type specific and complex temporary modulation of lipids and cholesterol, which also implicates the dynamic interactions between Sertoli cells and germ cells. Furthermore, in the female reproductive tract and during epididymal transit, which is a prerequisite for valid fertilization, the modulation of cholesterol occurring in spermatozoal membranes further indicates the functional importance of sterol compounds in spermatogenesis. However, the exact role of cholesterol metabolism in Sertoli cells in sperm production is unknown. The present review article describes the progress made in the research regarding the characteristics of the Sertoli cell, particularly the regulation of its cholesterol metabolism during spermatogenesis.
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- Jin-Feng Shi
- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
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Xian X, Ding Y, Dieckmann M, Zhou L, Plattner F, Liu M, Parks JS, Hammer RE, Boucher P, Tsai S, Herz J. LRP1 integrates murine macrophage cholesterol homeostasis and inflammatory responses in atherosclerosis. eLife 2017; 6. [PMID: 29144234 PMCID: PMC5690284 DOI: 10.7554/elife.29292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2017] [Accepted: 10/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1 (LRP1) is a multifunctional cell surface receptor with diverse physiological roles, ranging from cellular uptake of lipoproteins and other cargo by endocytosis to sensor of the extracellular environment and integrator of a wide range of signaling mechanisms. As a chylomicron remnant receptor, LRP1 controls systemic lipid metabolism in concert with the LDL receptor in the liver, whereas in smooth muscle cells (SMC) LRP1 functions as a co-receptor for TGFβ and PDGFRβ in reverse cholesterol transport and the maintenance of vascular wall integrity. Here we used a knockin mouse model to uncover a novel atheroprotective role for LRP1 in macrophages where tyrosine phosphorylation of an NPxY motif in its intracellular domain initiates a signaling cascade along an LRP1/SHC1/PI3K/AKT/PPARγ/LXR axis to regulate and integrate cellular cholesterol homeostasis through the expression of the major cholesterol exporter ABCA1 with apoptotic cell removal and inflammatory responses. Atherosclerosis is a disease in which “plaques” build up inside the walls of arteries. Plaques consist of a fatty substance called cholesterol, together with immune cells such as macrophages and other material from the blood. Over time, the plaque narrows and hardens the arteries. This restricts the flow of blood to vital parts of the body, which increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other severe conditions. Macrophages play an important role in atherosclerosis. At the early stage of the disease, macrophages enter the developing plaques to take up the excess cholesterol. Cholesterol taken up by macrophages needs to be exported out of the cell and sent to the liver for removal. Yet, these processes can go awry. Macrophages can fill up with too much cholesterol and become trapped in the arteries. These cholesterol-laden macrophages can also start dying. These problems enable the plaques to grow and worsen the disease. LRP1 is an important protein present on the surface of many types of cells. In macrophages, LRP1 helps to export excess cholesterol out of the cell, thus lowering the risk of atherosclerosis. LRP1 also reduces cell death in the plaque, which slows the plaques’ progression. Previous research has shown that the region of LRP1 present inside the cell can be modified by the attachment of a phosphate group – a process termed phosphorylation. Whether phosphorylation of LRP1 plays a role in preventing atherosclerosis is not understood. To address this question, Xian, Ding, Dieckmann et al. engineered mice in which LRP1 was unable to get phosphorylated. The results show that phosphorylated LRP1 – but not the non-phosphorylated version – turns on a signaling pathway in macrophages. This pathway increases the expression of a transporter protein that exports cholesterol out of the cell. This reduces the amount of cholesterol that accumulates in macrophages. Lastly, mice with problems with LRP1 phosphorylation developed more severe atherosclerotic plaques with more dying cells present in the affected areas compared to normal mice. These findings show how phosphorylation of LRP1 protects against atherosclerosis. Understanding this process in further detail may help scientists to devise new ways to treat this disease.
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- Xunde Xian
- Departments of Molecular Genetics, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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- Departments of Molecular Genetics, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States.,Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology, Ministry of Education of China, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Departments of Molecular Genetics, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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- Departments of Molecular Genetics, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States.,Center for Translational Neurodegeneration Research, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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- Section on Molecular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Section on Molecular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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- Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States.,Dallas VA Medical Center, Dallas, United States
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- Departments of Molecular Genetics, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States.,Center for Translational Neurodegeneration Research, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States.,Department of Neuroscience, UT Southwestern, Dallas, United States.,Department of Neurology and Neurotherapeutics, UT Southwestern, Dallas, United States
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Human paraoxonase 1 overexpression in mice stimulates HDL cholesterol efflux and reverse cholesterol transport. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0173385. [PMID: 28278274 PMCID: PMC5344486 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0173385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2016] [Accepted: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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This study was aimed to investigate the effect of human PON1 overexpression in mice on cholesterol efflux and reverse cholesterol transport. PON1 overexpression in PON1-Tg mice induced a significant 3-fold (p<0.0001) increase in plasma paraoxonase activity and a significant ~30% (p<0.0001) increase in the capacity of HDL to mediate cholesterol efflux from J774 macrophages compared to wild-type mice. It also caused a significant 4-fold increase (p<0.0001) in the capacity of macrophages to transfer cholesterol to apoA-1, a significant 2-fold (p<0.0003) increase in ABCA1 mRNA and protein expression, and a significant increase in the expression of PPARγ (p<0.0003 and p<0.04, respectively) and LXRα (p<0.0001 and p<0.01, respectively) mRNA and protein compared to macrophages from wild-type mice. Moreover, transfection of J774 macrophages with human PON1 also increased ABCA1, PPARγ and LXRα protein expression and stimulates macrophages cholesterol efflux to apo A1. In vivo measurements showed that the overexpression of PON1 significantly increases the fecal elimination of macrophage-derived cholesterol in PON1-Tg mice. Overall, our results suggested that the overexpression of PON1 in mice may contribute to the regulation of the cholesterol homeostasis by improving the capacity of HDL to mediate cholesterol efflux and by stimulating reverse cholesterol transport.
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Kim SH, Kim GJ, Umemura T, Lee SG, Cho KJ. Aberrant expression of plasma microRNA-33a in an atherosclerosis-risk group. Mol Biol Rep 2016; 44:79-88. [PMID: 27664032 PMCID: PMC5310570 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-016-4082-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2015] [Accepted: 09/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In order to investigate whether plasma microRNA-33a (miR-33a) can be a biomarker for the early detection of atherosclerosis and to reexamine the assumption that miR-33a represses the expression of ABCA1, we compared the expression levels of miR-33a and ATP-binding cassette A1 (ABCA1) using human plasma and supernatants of macrophage cultured media. We first separated ample number of plasma samples from left-over whole blood samples based on the criteria for normal or dyslipidemia, and stored them at -20 °C until use. Then we selected 18 plasma samples for each normal, athero-risk and treated group using a metabolic disease cohort in which candidate subjects have participated. For classifying into three groups, we primarily relied on the records of physicians' comments, prescriptions, treatment history, lipid profiles and test results from medical equipment aimed at the diagnosis for atherosclerosis or cardiovascular disease. After collecting the final 54 plasma samples, we analyzed and compared the expression levels of miR-33a and ABCA1 at the plasma levels. In the comparison of plasma levels of the three groups, the miR-33a expression level of athero-risk group was 5.01-fold higher than that of normal group. Meanwhile, in the culture of foam cells transfected with anti-miR-33a oligonucleotides, the miR-33a level significantly decreased, while ABCA1 level significantly increased. The results suggest that enhanced expression of miR-33a might induce cholesterol accumulation and aggravate inflammation in vessel walls by suppressing the expression of ABCA1 in macrophages. Thus, plasma miR-33a can be considered as a candidate biomarker of atherosclerosis.
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- Soo Hwan Kim
- Department of Integrated Biomedical and Life Science, Graduate School, Korea University, Hana Science Hall, Anam-Ro 145, Sungbuk-Gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea.,Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Gimcheon University, 214 Daehak-ro, Gimcheon City, Gyeongsangbuk-Do, 39528, South Korea
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- Placenta Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Science, CHA University, 335 PanGyo-Ro, BunDang-Gu, SungNam-si, GyungGi-Do, 13488, South Korea
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, Kyushu University, Maidashi 3-1-1, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan.,Department of Medical Technology and Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare, Enokizu 137-1, Ohkawa City, Fukuoka, 831-8501, Japan
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- Department of Integrated Biomedical and Life Science, Graduate School, Korea University, Hana Science Hall, Anam-Ro 145, Sungbuk-Gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea.,Faculty of Health and Environmental Science, College of Health Science, Korea University, Hana Science Hall, Anam-Ro 145, Sungbuk-Gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- Department of Integrated Biomedical and Life Science, Graduate School, Korea University, Hana Science Hall, Anam-Ro 145, Sungbuk-Gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea. .,Faculty of Health and Environmental Science, College of Health Science, Korea University, Hana Science Hall, Anam-Ro 145, Sungbuk-Gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea.
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Giles DA, Ramkhelawon B, Donelan EM, Stankiewicz TE, Hutchison SB, Mukherjee R, Cappelletti M, Karns R, Karp CL, Moore KJ, Divanovic S. Modulation of ambient temperature promotes inflammation and initiates atherosclerosis in wild type C57BL/6 mice. Mol Metab 2016; 5:1121-1130. [PMID: 27818938 PMCID: PMC5081423 DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2016.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2016] [Revised: 09/09/2016] [Accepted: 09/14/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Objectives Obesity and obesity-associated inflammation is central to a variety of end-organ sequelae including atherosclerosis, a leading cause of death worldwide. Although mouse models have provided important insights into the immunopathogenesis of various diseases, modeling atherosclerosis in mice has proven difficult. Specifically, wild-type (WT) mice are resistant to developing atherosclerosis, while commonly used genetically modified mouse models of atherosclerosis are poor mimics of human disease. The lack of a physiologically relevant experimental model of atherosclerosis has hindered the understanding of mechanisms regulating disease development and progression as well as the development of translational therapies. Recent evidence suggests that housing mice within their thermoneutral zone profoundly alters murine physiology, including both metabolic and immune processes. We hypothesized that thermoneutral housing would allow for augmentation of atherosclerosis induction and progression in mice. Methods ApoE−/− and WT mice were housed at either standard (TS) or thermoneutral (TN) temperatures and fed either a chow or obesogenic “Western” diet. Analysis included quantification of (i) obesity and obesity-associated downstream sequelae, (ii) the development and progression of atherosclerosis, and (iii) inflammatory gene expression pathways related to atherosclerosis. Results Housing mice at TN, in combination with an obesogenic “Western” diet, profoundly augmented obesity development, exacerbated atherosclerosis in ApoE−/− mice, and initiated atherosclerosis development in WT mice. This increased disease burden was associated with altered lipid profiles, including cholesterol levels and fractions, and increased aortic plaque size. In addition to the mild induction of atherosclerosis, we similarly observed increased levels of aortic and white adipose tissue inflammation and increased circulating immune cell expression of pathways related to adverse cardiovascular outcome. Conclusions In sum, our novel data in WT C57Bl/6 mice suggest that modulation of a single environmental variable, temperature, dramatically alters mouse physiology, metabolism, and inflammation, allowing for an improved mouse model of atherosclerosis. Thus, thermoneutral housing of mice shows promise in yielding a better understanding of the cellular and molecular pathways underlying the pathogenesis of diverse diseases. Thermoneutral housing augments atherosclerosis in ApoE−/− and WT mice. Thermoneutral housing increases serum LDL levels in obese WT mice. Thermoneutral housing increases inflammatory potential in lean and obese mice.
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- Daniel A Giles
- Division of Immunobiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Research Foundation, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA; Immunology Graduate Program, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Marc and Ruti Bell Program for Vascular Biology and Disease, The Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA; Department of Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Division of Immunobiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Research Foundation, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Division of Immunobiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Research Foundation, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Marc and Ruti Bell Program for Vascular Biology and Disease, The Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Division of Immunobiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Research Foundation, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Division of Immunobiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Research Foundation, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Research Foundation, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Discovery & Translational Sciences, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Marc and Ruti Bell Program for Vascular Biology and Disease, The Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Division of Immunobiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Research Foundation, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA; Immunology Graduate Program, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA.
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Xie X, Zhang T, Zhao S, Li W, Ma L, Ding M, Liu Y. Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids high fat diet intervention on the synthesis of hepatic high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in obesity-insulin resistance rats. Lipids Health Dis 2016; 15:81. [PMID: 27101976 PMCID: PMC4840880 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-016-0250-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2015] [Accepted: 04/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) have previously been demonstrated in association with a reduced risk of chronic diseases, including insulin resistance, cancer and cardiovascular disease. In the present study, we analyzed the effects of n-3 PUFA-rich perilla oil (PO) and fish oil (FO) high fat diet intervention against the synthesis of hepatic high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) in obesity-insulin resistance model rats. Methods In the modeling period, the male SD rats were randomly divided into 2 groups. The rats in the high fat (HF) group were given a high fat pure diet containing 20.62 % lard. In the intervention period, the model rats were intervened with purified high-fat diets rich in PO or FO, containing same energy content with high fat pure diet in HF. After the intervention, the protein and mRNA expressions status of the key genes involved in synthesis of hepatic HDL-c were measured for further analytic comparison. Results The obesity-insulin resistance model rats were characterized by surprisingly high levels of serum triglyceride (TG) and increased body weight (P < 0.05, each). After the intervention, there were no apparent changes in the serum HDL-c and total cholesterol (TCH). In addition, the FO could up-regulate the hepatic adenosine triphosphate (ATP) binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) mRNA (P < 0.01) and protein expressions, as well as increase the level of serum apolipoprotein A-1 (apoA-1) (P < 0.0001), and elevate the hepatic apoA-1mRNA expression (P < 0.01). Different from FO, the PO specifically elevated the hepatic ABCA1mRNA expression (P < 0.01). Conclusions The FO high fat diets promoted the synthesis of HDL-c in the obesity-insulin resistance rats.
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- Xianxing Xie
- Laboratory Animal Center of the Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100071, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center of the Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100071, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center of the Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100071, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center of the Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100071, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center of the Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100071, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center of the Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100071, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center of the Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100071, China.
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Canfrán-Duque A, Lin CS, Goedeke L, Suárez Y, Fernández-Hernando C. Micro-RNAs and High-Density Lipoprotein Metabolism. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2016; 36:1076-84. [PMID: 27079881 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.116.307028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2016] [Accepted: 03/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Improved prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases is one of the challenges in Western societies, where ischemic heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of death. Early epidemiological studies have shown an inverse correlation between circulating high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) and cardiovascular diseases. The cardioprotective effect of HDL is because of its ability to remove cholesterol from plaques in the artery wall to the liver for excretion by a process known as reverse cholesterol transport. Numerous studies have reported the role that micro-RNAs (miRNA) play in the regulation of the different steps in reverse cholesterol transport, including HDL biogenesis, cholesterol efflux, and cholesterol uptake in the liver and bile acid synthesis and secretion. Because of their ability to control different aspects of HDL metabolism and function, miRNAs have emerged as potential therapeutic targets to combat cardiovascular diseases. In this review, we summarize the recent advances in the miRNA-mediated control of HDL metabolism. We also discuss how HDL particles serve as carriers of miRNAs and the potential use of HDL-containing miRNAs as cardiovascular diseases biomarkers.
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- Alberto Canfrán-Duque
- From the Vascular Biology and Therapeutics Program (A.C.-D., L.G., Y.S., C.F.-H.) and Integrative Cell Signaling and Neurobiology of Metabolism Program, Section of Comparative Medicine and Department of Pathology (A.C.-D., L.G., Y.S., C.F.-H.), Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan (C.-S.L.)
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- From the Vascular Biology and Therapeutics Program (A.C.-D., L.G., Y.S., C.F.-H.) and Integrative Cell Signaling and Neurobiology of Metabolism Program, Section of Comparative Medicine and Department of Pathology (A.C.-D., L.G., Y.S., C.F.-H.), Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan (C.-S.L.)
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- From the Vascular Biology and Therapeutics Program (A.C.-D., L.G., Y.S., C.F.-H.) and Integrative Cell Signaling and Neurobiology of Metabolism Program, Section of Comparative Medicine and Department of Pathology (A.C.-D., L.G., Y.S., C.F.-H.), Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan (C.-S.L.)
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- From the Vascular Biology and Therapeutics Program (A.C.-D., L.G., Y.S., C.F.-H.) and Integrative Cell Signaling and Neurobiology of Metabolism Program, Section of Comparative Medicine and Department of Pathology (A.C.-D., L.G., Y.S., C.F.-H.), Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan (C.-S.L.)
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- From the Vascular Biology and Therapeutics Program (A.C.-D., L.G., Y.S., C.F.-H.) and Integrative Cell Signaling and Neurobiology of Metabolism Program, Section of Comparative Medicine and Department of Pathology (A.C.-D., L.G., Y.S., C.F.-H.), Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; and Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan (C.-S.L.).
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Lipid droplet-associated proteins in atherosclerosis (Review). Mol Med Rep 2016; 13:4527-34. [PMID: 27082419 PMCID: PMC4878557 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2016.5099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2015] [Accepted: 01/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Accumulation of atherosclerotic plaques in arterial walls leads to major cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Macrophages/foam cells are central components of atherosclerotic plaques, which populate the arterial wall in order to remove harmful modified low‑density lipoprotein (LDL) particles, resulting in the accumulation of lipids, mostly LDL‑derived cholesterol ester, in cytosolic lipid droplets (LDs). At present, LDs are recognized as dynamic organelles that govern cellular metabolic processes. LDs consist of an inner core of neutral lipids surrounded by a monolayer of phospholipids and free cholesterol, and contain LD‑associated proteins (LDAPs) that regulate LD functions. Foam cells are characterized by an aberrant accumulation of cytosolic LDs, and are considered a hallmark of atherosclerotic lesions through all stages of development. Previous studies have investigated the mechanisms underlying foam cell formation, aiming to discover therapeutic strategies that target foam cells and intervene against atherosclerosis. It is well established that LDAPs have a major role in the pathogenesis of metabolic diseases caused by dysfunction of lipid metabolism, and several studies have linked LDAPs to the development of atherosclerosis. In this review, several foam cell‑targeting pathways have been described, with an emphasis on the role of LDAPs in cholesterol mobilization from macrophages. In addition, the potential of LDAPs as therapeutic targets to prevent the progression and/or facilitate the regression of the disease has been discussed.
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Baldán Á, de Aguiar Vallim TQ. miRNAs and High-Density Lipoprotein metabolism. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Biol Lipids 2016; 1861:2053-2061. [PMID: 26869447 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2016.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2015] [Revised: 01/28/2016] [Accepted: 01/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Altered lipoprotein metabolism plays a key role during atherogenesis. For over 50years, epidemiological data have fueled the proposal that HDL-cholesterol (HDL-c) in circulation is inversely correlated to cardiovascular risk. However, the atheroprotective role of HDL is currently the focus of much debate and remains an active field of research. The emerging picture from research in the past decade suggests that HDL function, rather than HDL-c content, is important in disease. Recent developments demonstrate that miRNAs play an important role in fine-tuning the expression of key genes involved in HDL biogenesis, lipidation, and clearance, as well as in determining the amounts of HDL-c in circulation. Thus, it has been proposed that miRNAs that affect HDL metabolism might be exploited therapeutically in patients. Whether HDL-based therapies, alone or in combination with LDL-based treatments (e.g. statins), provide superior outcomes in patients has been recently questioned by human genetics studies and clinical trials. The switch in focus from "HDL-cholesterol" to "HDL function" opens a new paradigm to understand the physiology and therapeutic potential of HDL, and to find novel modulators of cardiovascular risk. In this review we summarize the current knowledge on the regulation of HDL metabolism and function by miRNAs. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled: MicroRNAs and lipid/energy metabolism and related diseases edited by Carlos Fernández-Hernando and Yajaira Suárez.
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- Ángel Baldán
- Edward A. Doisy Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Center for Cardiovascular Research, and Liver Center, 1100 S. Grand Blvd., Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO 63104, United States.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, 650 Charles E. Young Drive S, A2-237 CHS, UCLA Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States.
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Cholesterol Transporters ABCA1 and ABCG1 Gene Expression in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome. CHOLESTEROL 2015; 2015:682904. [PMID: 26788366 PMCID: PMC4692991 DOI: 10.1155/2015/682904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2015] [Revised: 10/24/2015] [Accepted: 11/17/2015] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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ABCA1 and ABCG1 genes encode the cholesterol transporter proteins that play a key role in cholesterol and phospholipids homeostasis. This study was aimed at evaluating and comparing ABCA1 and ABCG1 genes expression in metabolic syndrome patients and healthy individuals. This case-control study was performed on 36 patients with metabolic syndrome and the same number of healthy individuals in Hamadan (west of Iran) during 2013-2014. Total RNA was extracted from mononuclear cells and purified using RNeasy Mini Kit column. The expression of ABCA1 and ABCG1 genes was performed by qRT-PCR. Lipid profile and fasting blood glucose were measured using colorimetric procedures. ABCG1 expression in metabolic syndrome patients was significantly lower (about 75%) compared to that of control group, while for ABCA1 expression, there was no significant difference between the two studied groups. Comparison of other parameters such as HDL-C, FBS, BMI, waist circumference, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure between metabolic syndrome patients and healthy individuals showed significant differences (P < 0.05). Decrease in ABCG1 expression in metabolic syndrome patients compared to healthy individuals suggests that hyperglycemia, related metabolites, and hyperlipidemia over the transporter capacity resulted in decreased expression of ABCG1. Absence of a significant change in ABCA1 gene expression between two groups can indicate a different regulation mechanism for ABCA1 expression.
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Okoro EU, Zhang H, Guo Z, Yang F, Smith C, Yang H. A Subregion of Reelin Suppresses Lipoprotein-Induced Cholesterol Accumulation in Macrophages. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0136895. [PMID: 26317415 PMCID: PMC4552883 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0136895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2015] [Accepted: 08/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Activation of apolipoprotein E receptor-2 (apoER2) and very low density lipoprotein receptor (VLDLR) inhibits foam cell formation. Reelin is a ligand of these receptors. Here we generated two reelin subregions containing the receptor binding domain with or without its C-terminal region (R5-6C and R5-6, respectively) and studied the impact of these peptides on macrophage cholesterol metabolism. We found that both R5-6C and R5-6 can be secreted by cells. Purified R5-6 protein can bind apoER2 and VLDLR. Overexpression of apoER2 in macrophages increased the amount of R5-6 bound to the cell surface. Treatment of macrophages with 0.2 μg/ml R5-6 elevated ATP binding cassette A1 (ABCA1) protein level by ~72% and apoAI-mediated cholesterol efflux by ~39%. In addition, the medium harvested from cells overexpressing R5-6 or R5-6C (R5-6- and R5-6C-conditioned media, respectively) also up-regulated ABCA1 protein expression, which was associated with accelerated cholesterol efflux and enhanced phosphorylation of phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K) and specificity protein-1 (Sp1) in macrophages. The increased ABCA1 expression and cholesterol efflux by R5-6- and R5-6C-conditioned media were diminished by Sp1 or PI3K inhibitors mithramycin A and LY294002. Further, the cholesterol accumulation induced by apoB-containing, apoE-free lipoproteins was significantly less in macrophages incubated with R5-6- or R5-6C-conditioned medium than in those incubated with control conditioned medium. Knockdown of apoER2 or VLDLR attenuated the inhibitory role of R5-6-conditioned medium against lipoprotein-induced cholesterol accumulation. These results suggest that the reelin subregion R5-6 can serve as a tool for studying the role of apoER2 and VLDLR in atherogenesis.
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- Emmanuel U. Okoro
- Department of Physiology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- Department of Physiology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Department of Pathology, Central Hospital of Wuhan, Wuhan City, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Physiology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- Department of Physiology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Wuhan University School of Basic Medical Science, Wuhan City, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Physiology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- Department of Physiology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH) Promotes Macrophage Foam Cell Formation via Reduced Expression of ATP Binding Cassette Transporter-1 (ABCA1). PLoS One 2015; 10:e0130587. [PMID: 26110874 PMCID: PMC4481410 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0130587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2014] [Accepted: 05/22/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Atherosclerosis, the major pathology of cardiovascular disease, is caused by multiple factors involving psychological stress. Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), which is released by neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus, peripheral nerve terminals and epithelial cells, regulates various stress-related responses. Our current study aimed to verify the role of CRH in macrophage foam cell formation, the initial critical stage of atherosclerosis. Our quantitative real-time reverse transcriptase PCR (qRT-PCR), semi-quantitative reverse transcriptase PCR, and Western blot results indicate that CRH down-regulates ATP-binding cassette transporter-1 (ABCA1) and liver X receptor (LXR)-α, a transcription factor for ABCA1, in murine peritoneal macrophages and human monocyte-derived macrophages. Oil-red O (ORO) staining and intracellular cholesterol measurement of macrophages treated with or without oxidized LDL (oxLDL) and with or without CRH (10 nM) in the presence of apolipoprotein A1 (apoA1) revealed that CRH treatment promotes macrophage foam cell formation. The boron-dipyrromethene (BODIPY)-conjugated cholesterol efflux assay showed that CRH treatment reduces macrophage cholesterol efflux. Western blot analysis showed that CRH-induced down-regulation of ABCA1 is dependent on phosphorylation of Akt (Ser473) induced by interaction between CRH and CRH receptor 1(CRHR1). We conclude that activation of this pathway by CRH accelerates macrophage foam cell formation and may promote stress-related atherosclerosis.
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Sha YH, Hu YW, Gao JJ, Wang YC, Ma X, Qiu YR, Li SF, Zhao JY, Huang C, Zhao JJ, Lu JB, Kang CM, Zheng L, Wang Q. Lipoxin A4 promotes ABCA1 expression and cholesterol efflux through the LXRα signaling pathway in THP-1 macrophage-derived foam cells. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY 2015; 8:6708-6715. [PMID: 26261553 PMCID: PMC4525887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2015] [Accepted: 05/22/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Adenosine triphosphate-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) is a crucial cholesterol transporter and plays a central role in the high density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol metabolism and lipid clearance from the foam cell. Lipoxin A4 (LXA4) is an endogenous lipid mediator that requires cell-cell interaction or cell-platelet interaction for its synthesis. The roles of LXA4 on inflammatory responses are well described, while its effects on mediating ABCA1 and underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, we showed that LXA4 significantly increases expression of ABCA1 and LXRα in a dose-dependent manner in THP-1 macrophage-derived foam cells. Cellular cholesterol content was decreased while cholesterol efflux was increased by LXA4 treatment. However, after short interfering RNA of LXRα, the effects of LXA4 on ABCA1 expression and cholesterol metabolism were significantly abolished. These results provide evidence that LXA4 increases ABCA1 expression and promotes cholesterol efflux through LXRα pathway in THP-1 macrophage-derived foam cells.
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- Yan-Hua Sha
- Laboratory Medicine Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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Tofighi A, Rahmani F, Jamali Qarakhanlou B, Babaei S. The effect of regular aerobic exercise on reverse cholesterol transport A1 and apo lipoprotein a-I gene expression in inactive women. IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL 2015; 17:e26321. [PMID: 26023346 PMCID: PMC4443300 DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.17(4)2015.26321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2014] [Accepted: 01/28/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is currently a cause of mortality in some parts of the world. The ATP-Binding Cassette Transporter (ABCA1) gene prepares instructions to produce the ATP-binding cassette transporter protein whose operation is for export of phospholipids and cholesterol, outside cells where they are limited to Apolipoprotein A1 (apoA1). Increased ABCA1 activity could inhibit atherosclerosis. OBJECTIVES In the present study, the effect of aerobic exercise was investigated on gene expression and biochemical parameters. PATIENTS AND METHODS The participants included 36 inactive women, which were randomly assigned to control (CON) and experimental (EX) groups. The EX group performed 12 weeks of aerobic exercise and the CON group remained inactive. Fasting blood samples were collected 24 hours before the first session and 48 hours after completion of the course. The ABCA1 and APOA1 gene expressions were measured using semi-quantitative-RT-PCR. Data were analyzed by the SPSS software (version 18). RESULTS A significant increase in blood ABCA1 (EX group P < 0.002, t = - 9.876) and Apo A-I (EX group P < 0.05, t = 2.76) gene expression was shown following the 12 weeks of training. Plasma high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) concentration increased (P < 0.001, t = 4.90 respectively) while plasma low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) concentration decreased (P < 0.001, t = 4.27) in the EX group compared with the CON group. CONCLUSIONS Aerobic exercises can increase ABCA1 and APO-A1 gene expression. Induction of these genes can effectively prevent cardiovascular disease.
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- Asghar Tofighi
- Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, IR Iran
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Urmia University, Urmia, IR Iran
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- Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, IR Iran
- Corresponding Author: Solmaz Babaei, Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, IR Iran. Tel: +98-9143215066, Fax: +98-4133369696, E-mail:
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Zhao X, Gao M, He J, Zou L, Lyu Y, Zhang L, Geng B, Liu G, Xu G. Perilipin1 deficiency in whole body or bone marrow-derived cells attenuates lesions in atherosclerosis-prone mice. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0123738. [PMID: 25855981 PMCID: PMC4391836 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0123738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2014] [Accepted: 03/05/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Aims The objective of this study is to determine the role of perilipin 1 (Plin1) in whole body or bone marrow-derived cells on atherogenesis. Methods and Results Accumulated evidence have indicated the role of Plin1 in atherosclerosis, however, these findings are controversial. In this study, we showed that Plin1 was assembled and colocalized with CD68 in macrophages in atherosclerotic plaques of ApoE-/- mice. We further found 39% reduction of plaque size in the aortic roots of Plin1 and ApoE double knockout (Plin1-/-ApoE-/-) females compared with ApoE-/- female littermates. In order to verify whether this reduction was macrophage-specific, the bone marrow cells from wild-type or Plin1 deficient mice (Plin1-/-) were transplanted into LDL receptor deficient mice (LDLR-/-). Mice receiving Plin1-/- bone marrow cells showed also 49% reduction in aortic atherosclerotic lesions compared with LDLR-/- mice received wild-type bone marrow cells. In vitro experiments showed that Plin1-/- macrophages had decreased protein expression of CD36 translocase and an enhanced cholesterol ester hydrolysis upon aggregated-LDL loading, with unaltered expression of many other regulators of cholesterol metabolism, such as cellular lipases, and Plin2 and 3. Given the fundamental role of Plin1 in protecting LD lipids from lipase hydrolysis, it is reasonably speculated that the assembly of Plin1 in microphages might function to reduce lipolysis and hence increase lipid retention in ApoE-/- plaques, but this pro-atherosclerotic property would be abrogated on inactivation of Plin1. Conclusion Plin1 deficiency in bone marrow-derived cells may be responsible for reduced atherosclerotic lesions in the mice.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Antigens, CD/genetics
- Antigens, CD/metabolism
- Antigens, Differentiation, Myelomonocytic/genetics
- Antigens, Differentiation, Myelomonocytic/metabolism
- Apolipoproteins E/genetics
- Atherosclerosis/genetics
- Atherosclerosis/metabolism
- Atherosclerosis/pathology
- Bone Marrow Cells/metabolism
- Bone Marrow Cells/pathology
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Carrier Proteins/genetics
- Carrier Proteins/metabolism
- Cholesterol Esters/genetics
- Cholesterol Esters/metabolism
- Female
- Humans
- Macrophages/metabolism
- Macrophages/pathology
- Membrane Proteins/metabolism
- Mice
- Mice, Knockout
- Perilipin-1
- Perilipin-2
- Perilipin-3
- Phosphoproteins/deficiency
- Phosphoproteins/genetics
- Phosphoproteins/metabolism
- Plaque, Atherosclerotic/genetics
- Plaque, Atherosclerotic/pathology
- Receptors, LDL/genetics
- Receptors, LDL/metabolism
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- Xiaojing Zhao
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences, the Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences, the Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
- * E-mail: (GL); (BG)
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences, the Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
- * E-mail: (GL); (BG)
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences, the Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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Tavori H, Su YR, Yancey PG, Giunzioni I, Wilhelm AJ, Blakemore JL, Zabalawi M, Linton MF, Sorci-Thomas MG, Fazio S. Macrophage apoAI protects against dyslipidemia-induced dermatitis and atherosclerosis without affecting HDL. J Lipid Res 2015; 56:635-643. [PMID: 25593328 DOI: 10.1194/jlr.m056408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Tissue cholesterol accumulation, macrophage infiltration, and inflammation are features of atherosclerosis and some forms of dermatitis. HDL and its main protein, apoAI, are acceptors of excess cholesterol from macrophages; this process inhibits tissue inflammation. Recent epidemiologic and clinical trial evidence questions the role of HDL and its manipulation in cardiovascular disease. We investigated the effect of ectopic macrophage apoAI expression on atherosclerosis and dermatitis induced by the combination of hypercholesterolemia and absence of HDL in mice. Hematopoietic progenitor cells were transduced to express human apoAI and transplanted into lethally irradiated LDL receptor(-/-)/apoAI(-/-) mice, which were then placed on a high-fat diet for 16 weeks. Macrophage apoAI expression reduced aortic CD4(+) T-cell levels (-39.8%), lesion size (-25%), and necrotic core area (-31.6%), without affecting serum HDL or aortic macrophage levels. Macrophage apoAI reduced skin cholesterol by 39.8%, restored skin morphology, and reduced skin CD4(+) T-cell levels. Macrophage apoAI also reduced CD4(+) T-cell levels (-32.9%) in skin-draining lymph nodes but had no effect on other T cells, B cells, dendritic cells, or macrophages compared with control transplanted mice. Thus, macrophage apoAI expression protects against atherosclerosis and dermatitis by reducing cholesterol accumulation and regulating CD4(+) T-cell levels, without affecting serum HDL or tissue macrophage levels.
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- Hagai Tavori
- Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Center for Preventive Cardiology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR.
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- Atherosclerosis Research Unit, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Atherosclerosis Research Unit, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Center for Preventive Cardiology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
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- Atherosclerosis Research Unit, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN; Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Molecular Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Atherosclerosis Research Unit, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Molecular Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Atherosclerosis Research Unit, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Molecular Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Center for Preventive Cardiology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
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Gluba-Brzózka A, Michalska-Kasiczak M, Franczyk-Skóra B, Nocuń M, Banach M, Rysz J. Markers of increased cardiovascular risk in patients with chronic kidney disease. Lipids Health Dis 2014; 13:135. [PMID: 25145866 PMCID: PMC4246537 DOI: 10.1186/1476-511x-13-135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2014] [Accepted: 07/25/2014] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Epidemiological studies have shown that chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an important risk factor for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (CAD). The aim of the study was to determine markers of increased risk of CAD and to achieve a better understanding of agents implicated in the process of atherosclerosis in CKD patients. METHODS The study group consisted of a total of 139 patients with CKD while the control group comprised 45 healthy volunteers. Concentrations of osteoprotegerin, osteopontin, osteocalcin, matrix γ-carboxyglutamic acid (Gla) protein (MGP), fetuin A, matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1), tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2), ATP binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1), ATP binding cassette transporter G1 (ABCG1) and renalase were measured by the ELISA method. RESULTS We observed decreased levels of fetuin A (control vs. CKD group: 37.5 vs. 33.2 ng/ml, p = 0.018), and increased concentrations of osteocalcin (control vs. CKD group: 9.1 ± 6.0 vs. 13.6 ± 10.3 ng/ml, p = 0.05), MMP-2 (113.1 ± 75.0 vs. 166.0 ± 129.9 ng/ml, p = 0.045), TIMP-2 (22.1 ± 5.1 vs. 25.4 ± 7,0 ng/ml, p = 0.005) and renalase (251.0 ± 157 vs. 316.1 ± 155.3 ng/ml, p = 0.026). In patients with CKD (in comparison to control group), left ventricle ejection fraction: 53.0 ± 3,5% vs. 48.5%, p = 0.012) and calcification of the aortic valve (9.5% vs. 39.8%, p = 0.008) were observed more frequently. CONCLUSIONS Decreased levels of fetuin A and increased concentration of osteocalcin, renalase, MMP-2 and TIMP-2 suggest that these factors may be involved in the pathogenesis of CAD in patients with CKD. Significantly increased indices of cardiac hypertrophy and its dysfunction in patients with CKD are indicators of pathological mechanisms occurring in cardiovascular system in this group of patients.
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- Anna Gluba-Brzózka
- />Department of Nephrology, Hypertension and Family Medicine, WAM University Hospital of Lodz, Medical University of Lodz, Zeromskiego 113, 90-549 Lodz, Poland
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- />Department of Nephrology, Hypertension and Family Medicine, WAM University Hospital of Lodz, Medical University of Lodz, Zeromskiego 113, 90-549 Lodz, Poland
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- />Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Lodz, Poland
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- />Department of Hypertension, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- />Department of Nephrology, Hypertension and Family Medicine, WAM University Hospital of Lodz, Medical University of Lodz, Zeromskiego 113, 90-549 Lodz, Poland
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Li Y, Feng T, Liu P, Liu C, Wang X, Li D, Li N, Chen M, Xu Y, Si S. Optimization of Rutaecarpine as ABCA1 Up-Regulator for Treating Atherosclerosis. ACS Med Chem Lett 2014; 5:884-8. [PMID: 25147608 DOI: 10.1021/ml500131a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2014] [Accepted: 06/24/2014] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) is a key transporter and receptor in promoting cholesterol efflux, and increasing the expression level of ABCA1 is antiatherogenic. In our previous study, rutaecarpine (RUT) was found to protect ApoE(-/-) mice from developing atherosclerosis through preferentially up-regulating ABCA1 expression. In the present work, a series of RUT derivatives were synthesized and examined as ABCA1 expression up-regulators. Compounds CD1, CD6, and BCD1-2 were found to possess the most potential activity as antiatherosclerotic agents among all compounds tested.
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- Yongzhen Li
- Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tiantanxili No. 1, Beijing 100050, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tiantanxili No. 1, Beijing 100050, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tiantanxili No. 1, Beijing 100050, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tiantanxili No. 1, Beijing 100050, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tiantanxili No. 1, Beijing 100050, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tiantanxili No. 1, Beijing 100050, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tiantanxili No. 1, Beijing 100050, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tiantanxili No. 1, Beijing 100050, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tiantanxili No. 1, Beijing 100050, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tiantanxili No. 1, Beijing 100050, China
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Liu L, Zhang M, Li L, Li C, Min X, Zheng M. Expression and clinical significance of ATP-binding cassette transporter 1 in serum and placental tissue in Chinese patients with preeclampsia. Gynecol Obstet Invest 2014; 78:194-200. [PMID: 25139615 DOI: 10.1159/000362551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2013] [Accepted: 03/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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AIM To investigate the expression and clinical significance of ATP-binding cassette transporter 1 (ABCA1) in pregnant women with preeclampsia (PE). METHODS 52 pregnant women with PE who were admitted for delivery were enrolled in the study, while 30 normal pregnant inpatients were chosen as controls. Blood lipid and serum ABCA1 concentrations were assayed by enzymatic analysis and ELISA, respectively, and the expression of the ABCA1 gene and its encoded protein were detected and quantified by RT-PCR and Western blotting. RESULTS In the study group, blood lipid levels were significantly higher than those in the control group (p < 0.01), while the ABCA1 gene and its encoded protein expression in both serum and placental tissue were lower than that of controls. These differences were highly correlated with disease severity (p < 0.05). In PE patients, serum ABCA1 concentration was positively correlated with ABCA1 protein expression in placental tissue (r = 0.384, p < 0.01) and high-density lipoprotein level (r = 0.318, p < 0.05), but negatively correlated with low-density lipoprotein level (r = -0.279, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION In PE women, expression of ABCA1 was decreased, suggesting that ABCA1 may play an important role in onset of PE by altering blood lipid metabolism.
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- Lixing Liu
- Department of Anatomy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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Tsunemi A, Ueno T, Fukuda N, Watanabe T, Tahira K, Haketa A, Hatanaka Y, Tanaka S, Matsumoto T, Matsumoto Y, Nagase H, Soma M. A novel gene regulator, pyrrole-imidazole polyamide targeting ABCA1 gene increases cholesterol efflux from macrophages and plasma HDL concentration. J Mol Med (Berl) 2014; 92:509-21. [PMID: 24463557 DOI: 10.1007/s00109-013-1118-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2013] [Revised: 11/29/2013] [Accepted: 12/16/2013] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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UNLABELLED Pyrrole-imidazole (PI) polyamides are nuclease-resistant novel compounds that inhibit transcription factors by binding to the minor groove of DNA. A PI polyamide that targets mouse ABCA1 and increases ABCA1 gene expression was designed and evaluated as an agent to increase plasma HDL concentration. A PI polyamide was designed to bind the activator protein-2 binding site of the mouse ABCA1 promoter. The effect of this PI polyamide on ABCA1 expression was evaluated by real-time RT-PCR and Western blotting using RAW264 cells. In vivo effects of this polyamide on ABCA1 gene expression and plasma HDL level were examined in C57B6 mice. One milligram per kilogram of body weight of PI polyamide was injected via the tail veins every 2 days for 1 week, and plasma lipid profiles were evaluated. PI polyamide showed a specific binding to the target DNA in gel mobility shift assay. Treatment of RAW264 cells with 1.0 μM PI polyamide significantly increased ABCA1 mRNA expression. PI polyamide also significantly increased apolipoprotein AI-mediated HDL biogenesis in RAW264 cells. Cellular cholesterol efflux mediated by apolipoprotein AI was significantly increased by the PI polyamide treatment. PI polyamide significantly increased expression of ABCA1 mRNA in the liver of C57B6 mice. Plasma HDL concentration was increased by PI polyamide administration. All of the HDL sub-fractions showed a tendency to increase after PI polyamide administration. The designed PI polyamide that targeted ABCA1 successfully increased ABCA1 expression and HDL biogenesis. This novel gene-regulating agent is promising as a useful compound to increase plasma HDL concentration. KEY MESSAGES A novel pyrrole-imidazole (PI) polyamide binds to ABCA1. PI polyamide interfered with binding of AP-2ɑ protein to the ABCA1 gene promoter. PI polyamide inhibited the AP-2ɑ-mediated reduction of ABCA1 gene and protein expression. PI polyamide increased ABCA1 protein and apolipoprotein AI mediated HDL biogenesis. PI polyamide is a new gene regulator for the prevention of atherosclerotic diseases.
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- Akiko Tsunemi
- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Endocrinology, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1 Oyaguchi-kami, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
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Bi X, Zhu X, Duong M, Boudyguina EY, Wilson MD, Gebre AK, Parks JS. Liver ABCA1 deletion in LDLrKO mice does not impair macrophage reverse cholesterol transport or exacerbate atherogenesis. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2013; 33:2288-96. [PMID: 23814116 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.112.301110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Hepatic ATP binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) expression is critical for maintaining plasma high-density lipoprotein (HDL) concentrations, but its role in macrophage reverse cholesterol transport and atherosclerosis is not fully understood. We investigated atherosclerosis development and reverse cholesterol transport in hepatocyte-specific ABCA1 knockout (HSKO) mice in the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor KO (LDLrKO) C57BL/6 background. APPROACH AND RESULTS Male and female LDLrKO and HSKO/LDLrKO mice were switched from chow at 8 weeks of age to an atherogenic diet (10% palm oil, 0.2% cholesterol) for 16 weeks. Chow-fed HSKO/LDLrKO mice had HDL concentrations 10% to 20% of LDLrKO mice, but similar very low-density lipoprotein and LDL concentrations. Surprisingly, HSKO/LDLrKO mice fed the atherogenic diet had significantly lower (40% to 60%) very low-density lipoprotein, LDL, and HDL concentrations (50%) compared with LDLrKO mice. Aortic surface lesion area and cholesterol content were similar for both genotypes of mice, but aortic root intimal area was significantly lower (20% to 40%) in HSKO/LDLrKO mice. Although macrophage (3)H-cholesterol efflux to apoB lipoprotein-depleted plasma was 24% lower for atherogenic diet-fed HSKO/LDLrKO versus LDLrKO mice, variation in percentage efflux among individual mice was <2-fold compared with a 10-fold variation in plasma HDL concentrations, suggesting that HDL levels, per se, were not the primary determinant of plasma efflux capacity. In vivo reverse cholesterol transport, resident peritoneal macrophage sterol content, biliary lipid composition, and fecal cholesterol mass were similar between both genotypes of mice. CONCLUSIONS The markedly reduced plasma HDL pool in HSKO/LDLrKO mice is sufficient to maintain macrophage reverse cholesterol transport, which, along with reduced plasma very low-density lipoprotein and LDL concentrations, prevented the expected increase in atherosclerosis.
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- Xin Bi
- From the Section on Lipid Sciences, Department of Pathology (X.B., X.Z., M.D., E.Y.B., M.D.W., A.K.G., J.S.P.), and Department of Biochemistry (J.S.P.), Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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Maurya MR, Gupta S, Li X, Fahy E, Dinasarapu AR, Sud M, Brown HA, Glass CK, Murphy RC, Russell DW, Dennis EA, Subramaniam S. Analysis of inflammatory and lipid metabolic networks across RAW264.7 and thioglycolate-elicited macrophages. J Lipid Res 2013; 54:2525-42. [PMID: 23776196 DOI: 10.1194/jlr.m040212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Studies of macrophage biology have been significantly advanced by the availability of cell lines such as RAW264.7 cells. However, it is unclear how these cell lines differ from primary macrophages such as thioglycolate-elicited peritoneal macrophages (TGEMs). We used the inflammatory stimulus Kdo2-lipid A (KLA) to stimulate RAW264.7 and TGEM cells. Temporal changes of lipid and gene expression levels were concomitantly measured and a systems-level analysis was performed on the fold-change data. Here we present a comprehensive comparison between the two cell types. Upon KLA treatment, both RAW264.7 and TGEM cells show a strong inflammatory response. TGEM (primary) cells show a more rapid and intense inflammatory response relative to RAW264.7 cells. DNA levels (fold-change relative to control) are reduced in RAW264.7 cells, correlating with greater downregulation of cell cycle genes. The transcriptional response suggests that the cholesterol de novo synthesis increases considerably in RAW264.7 cells, but 25-hydroxycholesterol increases considerably in TGEM cells. Overall, while RAW264.7 cells behave similarly to TGEM cells in some ways and can be used as a good model for inflammation- and immune function-related kinetic studies, they behave differently than TGEM cells in other aspects of lipid metabolism and phenotypes used as models for various disorders such as atherosclerosis.
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- Mano R Maurya
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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Holleboom AG, Jakulj L, Franssen R, Decaris J, Vergeer M, Koetsveld J, Luchoomun J, Glass A, Hellerstein MK, Kastelein JJP, Hovingh GK, Kuivenhoven JA, Groen AK, Turner SM, Stroes ESG. In vivo tissue cholesterol efflux is reduced in carriers of a mutation in APOA1. J Lipid Res 2013; 54:1964-71. [PMID: 23650622 DOI: 10.1194/jlr.p028449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Atheroprotection by high density lipoprotein (HDL) is considered to be mediated through reverse cholesterol transport (RCT) from peripheral tissues. We investigated in vivo cholesterol fluxes through the RCT pathway in patients with low plasma high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) due to mutations in APOA1. Seven carriers of the L202P mutation in APOA1 (mean HDL-c: 20 ± 19 mg/dl) and seven unaffected controls (mean HDL-c: 54 ± 11 mg/dl, P < 0.0001) received a 20 h infusion of (13)C2-cholesterol ((13)C-C). Enrichment of plasma and erythrocyte free cholesterol and plasma cholesterol esters was measured. With a three-compartment SAAM-II model, tissue cholesterol efflux (TCE) was calculated. TCE was reduced by 19% in carriers (4.6 ± 0.8 mg/kg/h versus 5.7 ± 0.7 mg/kg/h in controls, P = 0.02). Fecal (13)C recovery and sterol excretion 7 days postinfusion did not differ significantly between carriers and controls: 21.3 ± 20% versus 13.3 ± 6.3% (P = 0.33), and 2,015 ± 1,431 mg/day versus 1456 ± 404 mg/day (P = 0.43), respectively. TCE is reduced in carriers of mutations in APOA1, suggesting that HDL contributes to efflux of tissue cholesterol in humans. The residual TCE and unaffected fecal sterol excretion in our severely affected carriers suggest, however, that non-HDL pathways contribute to RCT significantly.
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- Adriaan G Holleboom
- Department of Vascular Medicine, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Wegner CJ, Kim B, Lee J. Trust your gut: galvanizing nutritional interest in intestinal cholesterol metabolism for protection against cardiovascular diseases. Nutrients 2013; 5:208-22. [PMID: 23325147 PMCID: PMC3571644 DOI: 10.3390/nu5010208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2012] [Revised: 01/09/2013] [Accepted: 01/11/2013] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Recent studies have demonstrated that the intestine is a key target organ for overall health and longevity. Complementing these studies is the discovery of the trans-intestinal cholesterol efflux pathway and the emerging role of the intestine in reverse cholesterol transport. The surfacing dynamics of the regulation of cholesterol metabolism in the intestine provides an attractive platform for intestine-specific nutritional intervention strategies to lower blood cholesterol levels for protection against cardiovascular diseases. Notably, there is mounting evidence that stimulation of pathways associated with calorie restriction may have a large effect on the regulation of cholesterol removal by the intestine. However, intestinal energy metabolism, specifically the idiosyncrasies surrounding intestinal responses to energy deprivation, is poorly understood. The goal of this paper is to review recent insights into cholesterol regulation by the intestine and to discuss the potential for positive regulation of intestine-driven cholesterol removal through the nutritional induction of pathways associated with calorie restriction.
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- Casey J Wegner
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Connecticut, 216 Advanced Technology Laboratory Building, 1392 Storrs Road, Storrs, CT 06269, USA.
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Ghorbanian B, Ravassi A, Kordi MR, Hedayati M. The Effects of Rope Training on Lymphocyte ABCA1 Expression, Plasma ApoA-I and HDL-c in Boy Adolescents. Int J Endocrinol Metab 2013; 11:76-81. [PMID: 23825977 PMCID: PMC3693670 DOI: 10.5812/ijem.8178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2012] [Revised: 01/29/2013] [Accepted: 02/01/2013] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Early obesity and its transfer to the adulthood, increases likelihood incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD). ATP-binding cassette transporter (ABCA1) as a member of the ABC transporters family plays a crucial role in reverse cholesterol transport and CAD prevention. OBJECTIVE The current study aimed to investigate ABCA1 expression in lymphocytes, plasma apolipoprotein A-I and HDL-C in response to eight-week interval endurance rope training in overweight and obese boy adolescents. PATIENTS AND METHODS Thirty students (17.3 ± 1.1 yr, 85.73 ± 11.68 kg and 28.41 ± 2.36 kg / m²) volunteered and were randomly assigned into training (n= 15) and control (n = 15) groups. Exercise protocol was interval endurance rope training (8 wk, 4 d/wk and 40 min/d). Cell hemolysis and sensitive Elisa method was used for Lymphocyte ABAC1 protein expression.t-test was employed. RESULTS The independent-samples T-Test results showed that after 8 weeks IERT, the levels of lymphocyte ABCA1 expression (P = 0/001) and VO2max(P = 0/001) significantly increased and plasma levels of TG (P = 0.017), TC (P = 0.001), LDL-c/HDL-c (P = 0.026),TC/HDL-c (P = 0.002) and measures of BF% (P = 0/015) and BMI (P = 0.042) as anthropometric indicators significantly decreased. Changes of other variables such as increase in ApoA-I, HDL-c and decrease in LDL-c, body weight, were not significant. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study proved that eight-week interval endurance rope training can have positive effects on lymphocyte ABCA1 protein expression (as gatekeeper of reverse cholesterol process) and lipid profiles among overweight and obese boy adolescents.
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- Bahloul Ghorbanian
- Physical Education and Sports Sciences Department, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, IR Iran
- Corresponding author: Bahloul Ghorbanian, Physical Education and Sports Sciences Department, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, IR Iran. Tel: +98-4113845129; Fax:+98-4124327534, E-mail:
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Tehran University, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Tehran University, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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Horie T, Baba O, Kuwabara Y, Chujo Y, Watanabe S, Kinoshita M, Horiguchi M, Nakamura T, Chonabayashi K, Hishizawa M, Hasegawa K, Kume N, Yokode M, Kita T, Kimura T, Ono K. MicroRNA-33 deficiency reduces the progression of atherosclerotic plaque in ApoE-/- mice. J Am Heart Assoc 2012; 1:e003376. [PMID: 23316322 PMCID: PMC3540673 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.112.003376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 173] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2012] [Accepted: 09/28/2012] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Background Cholesterol efflux from cells to apolipoprotein A-I (apoA-I) acceptors via the ATP-binding cassette transporters ABCA1 and ABCG1 is thought to be central in the antiatherogenic mechanism. MicroRNA (miR)-33 is known to target ABCA1 and ABCG1 in vivo. Methods and Results We assessed the impact of the genetic loss of miR-33 in a mouse model of atherosclerosis. MiR-33 and apoE double-knockout mice (miR-33−/−Apoe−/−) showed an increase in circulating HDL-C levels with enhanced cholesterol efflux capacity compared with miR-33+/+Apoe−/− mice. Peritoneal macrophages from miR-33−/−Apoe−/− mice showed enhanced cholesterol efflux to apoA-I and HDL-C compared with miR-33+/+Apoe−/− macrophages. Consistent with these results, miR-33−/−Apoe−/− mice showed reductions in plaque size and lipid content. To elucidate the roles of miR-33 in blood cells, bone marrow transplantation was performed in these mice. Mice transplanted with miR-33−/−Apoe−/− bone marrow showed a significant reduction in lipid content in atherosclerotic plaque compared with mice transplanted with miR-33+/+Apoe−/− bone marrow, without an elevation of HDL-C. Some of the validated targets of miR-33 such as RIP140 (NRIP1) and CROT were upregulated in miR-33−/−Apoe−/− mice compared with miR-33+/+Apoe−/− mice, whereas CPT1a and AMPKα were not. Conclusions These data demonstrate that miR-33 deficiency serves to raise HDL-C, increase cholesterol efflux from macrophages via ABCA1 and ABCG1, and prevent the progression of atherosclerosis. Many genes are altered in miR-33-deficient mice, and detailed experiments are required to establish miR-33 targeting therapy in humans.
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- Takahiro Horie
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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Yang Y, Wang YF, Yang XF, Wang ZH, Lian YT, Yang Y, Li XW, Gao X, Chen J, Shu YW, Cheng LX, Liao YH, Liu K. Specific Kv1.3 blockade modulates key cholesterol-metabolism-associated molecules in human macrophages exposed to ox-LDL. J Lipid Res 2012; 54:34-43. [PMID: 23099443 DOI: 10.1194/jlr.m023846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Cholesterol-metabolism-associated molecules, including scavenger receptor class A (SR-A), lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1 (LOX-1), CD36, ACAT1, ABCA1, ABCG1, and scavenger receptor class B type I, can modulate cholesterol metabolism in the transformation from macrophages to foam cells. Voltage-gated potassium channel Kv1.3 has increasingly been demonstrated to play an important role in the modulation of macrophage function. Here, we investigate the role of Kv1.3 in modulating cholesterol-metabolism-associated molecules in human acute monocytic leukemia cell-derived macrophages (THP-1 macrophages) and human monocyte-derived macrophages exposed to oxidized LDL (ox-LDL). Human Kv1.3 and Kv1.5 channels (hKv1.3 and hKv1.5) are expressed in macrophages and form a heteromultimeric channel. The hKv1.3-E314 antibody that we had generated as a specific hKv1.3 blocker inhibited outward delayed rectifier potassium currents, whereas the hKv1.5-E313 antibody that we had generated as a specific hKv1.5 blocker failed. Accordingly, the hKv1.3-E314 antibody reduced percentage of cholesterol ester and enhanced apoA-I-mediated cholesterol efflux in THP-1 macrophages and human monocyte-derived macrophages exposed to ox-LDL. The hKv1.3-E314 antibody downregulated SR-A, LOX-1, and ACAT1 expression and upregulated ABCA1 expression in THP-1 macrophages and human monocyte-derived macrophages. Our results reveal that specific Kv1.3 blockade represents a novel strategy modulating cholesterol metabolism in macrophages, which benefits the treatment of atherosclerotic lesions.
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- Yong Yang
- Department of Cardiology, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Vaisar T. Proteomics investigations of HDL: challenges and promise. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2012; 10:410-21. [PMID: 22339300 DOI: 10.2174/157016112800812755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2011] [Revised: 09/01/2011] [Accepted: 11/06/2011] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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High density lipoprotein (HDL) is recognized as the major negative risk factor of cardiovascular disease and number of anti-atherogenic functions has been ascribed to HDL. HDL is an assembly of a neutral lipid core and an outer shell consisting of polar lipids and proteins. It has been defined many different ways based on various distinct properties including density flotation, protein composition, molecular size, and electrophoretic migration. Overall the studies characterizing HDL clearly demonstrate that it is a complex heterogeneous mixture of particles. Furthermore several studies convincingly demonstrated that certain populations of HDL particles have a distinct functionality suggesting that HDL may serve as a platform for assembly of protein complexes with very specific biological functions. Indeed recent proteomics studies described over 100 proteins associated with HDL. Here we review approaches to isolation and proteomic analysis of HDL and discuss potential problems associated with isolation methods which may confound our understanding of the relation of the HDL composition and its biological function.
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- Tomáš Vaisar
- Diabetes and Obesity Center of Excellence, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, 815 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA.
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Association of gender, ABCA1 gene polymorphisms and lipid profile in Greek young nurses. Lipids Health Dis 2012; 11:62. [PMID: 22668585 PMCID: PMC3391977 DOI: 10.1186/1476-511x-11-62] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2012] [Accepted: 06/05/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE One of the important proteins involved in lipid metabolism is the ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) encoding by ABCA1 gene. In this study we evaluated the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of ABCA1 gene. We analyzed SNPs in chromosome 9 such as rs2230806 (R219K) in the position 107620867, rs2230808 (R1587K) in the position 106602625 and rs4149313 (I883M) in the position 106626574 according to gender and lipid profile of Greek nurses. METHODS The study population consisted of 447 (87 men) unrelated nurses who were genotyped for ABCA1 gene polymorphisms. Additionally, lipid profile [total cholesterol, triglycerides, high density lipoprotein cholesterol, low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and apolipoprotein A1] was evaluated. RESULTS The distribution of all three studied ABCA1 gene polymorphisms did not differ according to gender. However, only R219K genotype distribution bared borderline statistical significance (p = 0.08) between the two studied groups. Moreover, allele frequencies of R219K, R1587K and I88M polymorphisms did not differ according to gender. In general, blood lipid levels did not seem to vary according to ABCA1 gene polymorphisms, when testing all subjects or when testing only men or only women. However, a significant difference of LDL-C distribution was detected in all subjects according to R1587K genotype, indicating lower LDL-C levels with KK polymorphism (p = 0.0025). The above difference was solely detected on female population (p = 0.0053). CONCLUSIONS The ABCA1 gene polymorphisms frequency, distribution and lipid profile did not differ according to gender. However, in the female population the KK genotype of R1587K gene indicated lower LDL-C levels. Further studies, involving a higher number of individuals, are required to clarify genes and gender contribution.
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Münch G, Bültmann A, Li Z, Holthoff HP, Ullrich J, Wagner S, Ungerer M. Overexpression of ABCG1 protein attenuates arteriosclerosis and endothelial dysfunction in atherosclerotic rabbits. Heart Int 2012. [PMID: 23185679 PMCID: PMC3504304 DOI: 10.4081/hi.2012.e12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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The ABCG1 protein is centrally involved in reverse cholesterol transport from the vessel wall. Investigation of the effects of ABCG1 overexpression or knockdown in vivo has produced controversial results and strongly depended on the gene intervention model in which it was studied. Therefore, we investigated the effect of local overexpression of human ABCG1 in a novel model of vessel wall-directed adenoviral gene transfer in atherosclerotic rabbits. We conducted local, vascular-specific gene transfer by adenoviral delivery of human ABCG1 (Ad-ABCG1-GFP) in cholesterol-fed atherosclerotic rabbits in vivo. Endothelial overexpression of ABCG1 markedly reduced atheroprogression (plaque size) and almost blunted vascular inflammation, as shown by markedly reduced macrophage and smooth muscle cell invasion into the vascular wall. Also endothelial function, as determined by vascular ultrasound in vivo, was improved in rabbits after gene transfer with Ad-ABCG1-GFP. Therefore, both earlier and later stages of atherosclerosis were improved in this model of somatic gene transfer into the vessel wall. In contrast to results in transgenic mice, over-expression of ABCG1 by somatic gene transfer to the atherosclerotic vessel wall results in a significant improvement of plaque morphology and composition, and of vascular function in vivo.
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- Götz Münch
- Corimmun GmbH, (Procorde GmbH) Martinsried, Germany
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Shidfar F, Heydari I, Hajimiresmaiel SJ, Hosseini S, Shidfar S, Amiri F. The effects of cranberry juice on serum glucose, apoB, apoA-I, Lp(a), and Paraoxonase-1 activity in type 2 diabetic male patients. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF ISFAHAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2012; 17:355-60. [PMID: 23267397 PMCID: PMC3526129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2011] [Revised: 09/10/2011] [Accepted: 12/25/2011] [Indexed: 10/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetic patients are faced with a higher risk of dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disorders. This study was undertaken to assess the effect of consumption of 1 cup cranberry juice by type 2 diabetic patients on serum paraoxonase-1 (PON-1) activity, apoA-1, apoB, glucose, and Lp(a). METHODS In a double-blind randomized clinical trial, 58 type 2 diabetic male patients were randomly divided to receive 1 cup cranberry juice (CJ) or placebo drink daily for 12 weeks. Fasting blood were obtained at beginning and at the end of study (12(th) week). Serum glucose and PON-1 activity were measured by enzymatic and colorimetric methods, respectively. ApoB, apoA-I, and Lp(a) were determined immunoturbidimetrically. The data were analyzed by SPSS version 16. RESULTS There were significant decrease in serum glucose and apoB (P>0.05 and P>0.01, respectively) and significant increase in serum apoA-1 and PON-1 activity (P>0.05 and P<0.01, respectively) at the end of study in CJ group compared with control group. In CJ group at the end of study, there were significant decrease in serum glucose and apoB (P<0.01 and P<0.01, respectively) and significant increase in serum apo A-1 and PON-1 activity (P<0.01 and P<0.01, respectively) compared with initial values. In CJ group, there was no significant change in Lp(a) at the end of study compared with initial values and also compared with control group. CONCLUSION 1 cup CJ for 12 weeks is effective in reducing serum glucose and apoB and increasing apoA-1 and PON-1 activity, so may have favorite effects on reducing CVD risk factors in type 2 diabetic male patients.
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- Farzad Shidfar
- Department of nutrition, School of Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran,Address for correspondence: Farzad Shidfar, Associate Professor, School of Health, No. 52, Alvand Avenue, Argantine Square, Tehran, Zip code: 1516846515, Iran. E-mail:
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- Endocrine Research Center, Department of Internal Medicine (Cardiology), Islamic Azad University, Sari Branch, Sari, Iran
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- Department of chemistry, Islamic Azad University, Sari Branch, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Massachusetts, Worcester Memorial Hospital, Worcester, USA
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- Department of nutrition, School of Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
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Besler C, Lüscher TF, Landmesser U. Molecular mechanisms of vascular effects of High-density lipoprotein: alterations in cardiovascular disease. EMBO Mol Med 2012; 4:251-68. [PMID: 22431312 PMCID: PMC3376856 DOI: 10.1002/emmm.201200224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2011] [Revised: 01/28/2012] [Accepted: 02/03/2012] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Low high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol levels are associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and myocardial infarction, which has triggered the hypothesis that HDL, in contrast to low-density lipoprotein (LDL), acts as an anti-atherogenic lipoprotein. Moreover, experimental studies have identified potential anti-atherogenic properties of HDL, including promotion of macrophage cholesterol efflux and direct endothelial-protective effects of HDL, such as stimulation of endothelial nitric oxide production and repair, anti-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic properties. Studies in gene-targeted mice, however, have also indicated that increasing HDL-cholesterol plasma levels can either limit (e.g. apolipoprotein A-I) or accelerate (e.g. Scavenger receptor class B type I) atherosclerosis. Moreover, vascular effects of HDL have been observed to be heterogenous and are altered in patients with CAD or diabetes, a condition that has been termed 'HDL dysfunction'. These alterations in biological functions of HDL may need to be taken into account for HDL-targeted therapies and considering raising of HDL-cholesterol levels alone is likely not sufficient in this respect. It will therefore be important to further determine, which biological functions of HDL are critical for its anti-atherosclerotic properties, as well as how these can be measured and targeted.
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- Christian Besler
- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Chen X, Guo Z, Okoro EU, Zhang H, Zhou L, Lin X, Rollins AT, Yang H. Up-regulation of ATP binding cassette transporter A1 expression by very low density lipoprotein receptor and apolipoprotein E receptor 2. J Biol Chem 2011; 287:3751-9. [PMID: 22170052 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m111.310888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Activation of very low density lipoprotein receptor (VLDLR) and apolipoprotein E receptor 2 (apoER2) results in either pro- or anti-atherogenic effects depending on the ligand. Using reelin and apoE as ligands, we studied the impact of VLDLR- and apoER2-mediated signaling on the expression of ATP binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) and cholesterol efflux using RAW264.7 cells. Treatment of these mouse macrophages with reelin or human apoE3 significantly increased ABCA1 mRNA and protein levels, and apoAI-mediated cholesterol efflux. In addition, both reelin and apoE3 significantly increased phosphorylated disabled-1 (Dab1), phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), protein kinase Cζ (PKCζ), and specificity protein 1 (Sp1). This reelin- or apoER2-mediated up-regulation of ABCA1 expression was suppressed by 1) knockdown of Dab1, VLDLR, and apoER2 with small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), 2) inhibition of PI3K and PKC with kinase inhibitors, 3) overexpression of kinase-dead PKCζ, and 4) inhibition of Sp1 DNA binding with mithramycin A. Activation of the Dab1-PI3K signaling pathway has been implicated in VLDLR- and apoER2-mediated cellular functions, whereas the PI3K-PKCζ-Sp1 signaling cascade has been implicated in the regulation of ABCA1 expression induced by apoE/apoB-carrying lipoproteins. Taken together, these data support a model in which activation of VLDLR and apoER2 by reelin and apoE induces ABCA1 expression and cholesterol efflux via a Dab1-PI3K-PKCζ-Sp1 signaling cascade.
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- Xinping Chen
- Department of Physiology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee 37208, USA
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Experimental models for the investigation of high-density lipoprotein-mediated cholesterol efflux. Curr Atheroscler Rep 2011; 13:266-76. [PMID: 21484293 DOI: 10.1007/s11883-011-0177-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Reduction of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol by statin therapy has only modestly decreased coronary heart disease (CHD)-associated mortality in developed countries, which has prompted the search for alternative therapeutic strategies for CHD. Epidemiologic and interventional studies have clearly established an inverse association between plasma levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and incidence of atherosclerosis. The atheroprotective benefits of HDL are not only dependent on HDL concentrations (quantity), but also on HDL function (quality). Therefore, several techniques have been recently developed to assess the different properties of HDL. Because reverse cholesterol transport (RCT) is considered a key player in the beneficial action of HDL, this review focuses on the different methods used to evaluate cholesterol efflux. Measuring the in vivo function of HDL could be of significant importance for both the clinical evaluation of an individual patient and to evaluate the effectiveness of different RCT-enhancing therapeutic approaches.
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Liu Y, Tang C. Regulation of ABCA1 functions by signaling pathways. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Biol Lipids 2011; 1821:522-9. [PMID: 21920460 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2011.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2011] [Revised: 08/02/2011] [Accepted: 08/20/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) is an integral cell membrane protein that protects cardiovascular disease by at least two mechanisms: by export of excess cholesterol from cells and by suppression of inflammation. ABCA1 exports cholesterol and phospholipids from cells by multiple steps that involve forming cell surface lipid domains, binding of apolipoproteins to ABCA1, activating signaling pathways, and solubilizing these lipids by apolipoproteins. ABCA1 executes its anti-inflammatory effect by modifying cell membrane lipid rafts and directly activating signaling pathways. The interaction of apolipoproteins with ABCA1 activates multiple signaling pathways, including Janus kinase 2/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (JAK2/STAT3), protein kinase A, Rho family G protein CDC42 and protein kinase C. Activating protein kinase A and Rho family G protein CDC42 regulates ABCA1-mediated lipid efflux, activating PKC stabilizes ABCA1 protein, and activating JAK2/STAT3 regulates both ABCA1-mediated lipid efflux and anti-inflammation. Thus, ABCA1 behaves both as a lipid exporter and a signaling receptor. Targeting ABCA1 receptor-like property using agonists for ABCA1 protein could become a promising new therapeutic target for increasing ABCA1 function and treating cardiovascular disease. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled Advances in High Density Lipoprotein Formation and Metabolism: A Tribute to John F. Oram (1945-2010).
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- Yuhua Liu
- Deparment of Medicine, Diabetes and Obesity Center of Excellence, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-8055, USA
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Xu Y, Xu Y, Bao Y, Hong B, Si S. Identification of dehydroxytrichostatin A as a novel up-regulator of the ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1). Molecules 2011; 16:7183-98. [PMID: 21869747 PMCID: PMC6264683 DOI: 10.3390/molecules16097183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2011] [Revised: 06/24/2011] [Accepted: 07/25/2011] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) mediates the cellular efflux of excess cholesterol and phospholipids to lipid-poor apolipoprotein A-I (apoA-I). ABCA1 plays an important role in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) biogenesis and reverse cholesterol transport. By using a cell-based screening model for the ABCA1 up-regulator and column chromatography, an active compound, 9179B, was isolated. Through analysis of its NMR data, 9179B was identified as dehydroxytrichostatin A. We found that 9179B increased the transcription of ABCA1 in a cell-based reporter assay, with an EC50 value of 2.65 μM. 9179B up-regulated ABCA1 expression at both mRNA and protein levels in HepG2 and RAW264.7 cells. It also up-regulated the expression of scavenger receptor class B type I (SR-BI) as well as the uptake of DiI-HDL in RAW264.7 cells. This compound stimulated ApoA-I-mediated cellular cholesterol efflux from RAW 264.7 cells. We further found that 9179B was a potent histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor with an IC50 value of 0.08 μM. Reporter gene assays showed that the regulation of ABCA1 transcription by 9179B was mainly mediated by the −171/−75 bp promoter region. Together, our results indicate that 9179B is an ABCA1 up-regulator and dehydroxytrichostatin A may be a novel anti-atherogenic compound.
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- Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed; (S.S.); (B.H.); Tel.: +86-10-63180604 (S.S.); +86-10-63028003 (B.H.); Fax: +86-10-63180604 (S.S.); +861063017302 (B.H.)
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- Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed; (S.S.); (B.H.); Tel.: +86-10-63180604 (S.S.); +86-10-63028003 (B.H.); Fax: +86-10-63180604 (S.S.); +861063017302 (B.H.)
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