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Kral-Pointner JB, Haider P, Szabo PL, Salzmann M, Brekalo M, Schneider KH, Schrottmaier WC, Kaun C, Bleichert S, Kiss A, Sickha R, Hengstenberg C, Huber K, Brostjan C, Bergmeister H, Assinger A, Podesser BK, Wojta J, Hohensinner P. Reduced Monocyte and Neutrophil Infiltration and Activation by P-Selectin/CD62P Inhibition Enhances Thrombus Resolution in Mice. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2024; 44:954-968. [PMID: 38385292 PMCID: PMC11020038 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.123.320016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Venous thromboembolism is a major health problem. After thrombus formation, its resolution is essential to re-establish blood flow, which is crucially mediated by infiltrating neutrophils and monocytes in concert with activated platelets and endothelial cells. Thus, we aimed to modulate leukocyte function during thrombus resolution post-thrombus formation by blocking P-selectin/CD62P-mediated cell interactions. METHODS Thrombosis was induced by inferior vena cava stenosis through ligation in mice. After 1 day, a P-selectin-blocking antibody or isotype control was administered and thrombus composition and resolution were analyzed. RESULTS Localizing neutrophils and macrophages in thrombotic lesions of wild-type mice revealed that these cells enter the thrombus and vessel wall from the caudal end. Neutrophils were predominantly present 1 day and monocytes/macrophages 3 days after vessel ligation. Blocking P-selectin reduced circulating platelet-neutrophil and platelet-Ly6Chigh monocyte aggregates near the thrombus, and diminished neutrophils and Ly6Chigh macrophages in the cranial thrombus part compared with isotype-treated controls. Depletion of neutrophils 1 day after thrombus initiation did not phenocopy P-selectin inhibition but led to larger thrombi compared with untreated controls. In vitro, P-selectin enhanced human leukocyte function as P-selectin-coated beads increased reactive oxygen species production by neutrophils and tissue factor expression of classical monocytes. Accordingly, P-selectin inhibition reduced oxidative burst in the thrombus and tissue factor expression in the adjacent vessel wall. Moreover, blocking P-selectin reduced thrombus density determined by scanning electron microscopy and increased urokinase-type plasminogen activator levels in the thrombus, which accelerated caudal fibrin degradation from day 3 to day 14. This accelerated thrombus resolution as thrombus volume declined more rapidly after blocking P-selectin. CONCLUSIONS Inhibition of P-selectin-dependent activation of monocytes and neutrophils accelerates venous thrombosis resolution due to reduced infiltration and activation of innate immune cells at the site of thrombus formation, which prevents early thrombus stabilization and facilitates fibrinolysis.
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- Julia B. Kral-Pointner
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research (J.B.K.-P., P.L.S., K.H.S., A.K., R.S., K.H., H.B., B.K.P., J.W., P. Hohensinner), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II (J.B.K.-P., P. Haider, M.S., M.B., C.K., C.H., J.W.), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II (J.B.K.-P., P. Haider, M.S., M.B., C.K., C.H., J.W.), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research (J.B.K.-P., P.L.S., K.H.S., A.K., R.S., K.H., H.B., B.K.P., J.W., P. Hohensinner), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
- Centre for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery (P.L.S., K.H.S., A.K., H.B., B.K.P., P. Hohensinner), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II (J.B.K.-P., P. Haider, M.S., M.B., C.K., C.H., J.W.), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Centre for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery (P.L.S., K.H.S., A.K., H.B., B.K.P., P. Hohensinner), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research (J.B.K.-P., P.L.S., K.H.S., A.K., R.S., K.H., H.B., B.K.P., J.W., P. Hohensinner), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
- Centre for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery (P.L.S., K.H.S., A.K., H.B., B.K.P., P. Hohensinner), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Institute for Vascular Biology and Thrombosis Research (W.C.S., A.A.), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II (J.B.K.-P., P. Haider, M.S., M.B., C.K., C.H., J.W.), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of General Surgery (S.B., C.B.), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research (J.B.K.-P., P.L.S., K.H.S., A.K., R.S., K.H., H.B., B.K.P., J.W., P. Hohensinner), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
- Centre for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery (P.L.S., K.H.S., A.K., H.B., B.K.P., P. Hohensinner), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research (J.B.K.-P., P.L.S., K.H.S., A.K., R.S., K.H., H.B., B.K.P., J.W., P. Hohensinner), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II (J.B.K.-P., P. Haider, M.S., M.B., C.K., C.H., J.W.), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research (J.B.K.-P., P.L.S., K.H.S., A.K., R.S., K.H., H.B., B.K.P., J.W., P. Hohensinner), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
- Department of Medicine, Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Wilhelminenhospital, Vienna, Austria (K.H.)
- Medical Faculty, Sigmund Freud University, Vienna, Austria (K.H.)
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of General Surgery (S.B., C.B.), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research (J.B.K.-P., P.L.S., K.H.S., A.K., R.S., K.H., H.B., B.K.P., J.W., P. Hohensinner), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
- Centre for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery (P.L.S., K.H.S., A.K., H.B., B.K.P., P. Hohensinner), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Institute for Vascular Biology and Thrombosis Research (W.C.S., A.A.), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research (J.B.K.-P., P.L.S., K.H.S., A.K., R.S., K.H., H.B., B.K.P., J.W., P. Hohensinner), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
- Centre for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery (P.L.S., K.H.S., A.K., H.B., B.K.P., P. Hohensinner), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research (J.B.K.-P., P.L.S., K.H.S., A.K., R.S., K.H., H.B., B.K.P., J.W., P. Hohensinner), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II (J.B.K.-P., P. Haider, M.S., M.B., C.K., C.H., J.W.), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research (J.B.K.-P., P.L.S., K.H.S., A.K., R.S., K.H., H.B., B.K.P., J.W., P. Hohensinner), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
- Centre for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery (P.L.S., K.H.S., A.K., H.B., B.K.P., P. Hohensinner), Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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Kiss A, Szabo PL, Ebner J, Hilber K, Abraham D, Costantino S, Paneni F, Nikhanj A, Kashyap N, Ouadit GY, Podesser BK. Increased Tenascin-C expression contributes to cardiac dysfunction and fibrosis in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.2986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Abstract
Introduction and aims
Cardiac fibrosis is characterized by the net accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins in the cardiac interstitium and contributes to cardiac contractile dysfunction. In Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), cardiomyopathy develops as a result of a dystrophin deficiency causing fibrofatty replacement of the myocardium, however the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. There is a growing collection of evidence that ECM proteins, including Tenascin C (TN-C), plays a maladaptive role in left ventricular (LV) remodelling and cardiac fibrosis in ischemic heart disease. The aims of our study were 1) to assess TN-C levels, fibrosis and cardiac dysfunction in DMD patients, and 2) to clarify the role of TN-C in cardiovascular dysfunction and fibrosis using male mdx (n=10) and mdx TN-C KO mice (n=8).
Results
In male patients with DMD (n=18) and age matched controls (n=12) undergoing cardiac MRI, we detected greater myocardial fibrosis than in control hearts. In addition, we observed an elevation of TN-C plasma levels [median concentration (3.55); interquartile range (0.61–7.43) ng/mL] in DMD patients, and its expression negatively correlated to LV ejection fraction (EF) [median LVEF (45); interquartile range (37.5–51.5) %]. Male wt, mdx and mdx TN-C KO age-matched (10 months) mice were used. Transthoracic echocardiography was performed and fibrosis was assessed on cardiac tissue sections. Wire myography was used to assess vascular endothelial function. To explore the signalling pathways contributing to cardiac fibrosis, human cardiac fibroblasts (hCFs) were treated with recombinant human TN-C or TGF-β and gene expression and epigenetic regulation of NF-kB/p65 were assessed. Mdx mice showed significantly increased cardiac fibrosis which was accompanied with markedly elevated TN-C level in cardiac tissue and plasma compared to wt animals (p<0.05, respectively). Moreover, TN-C level in plasma correlated positively with the degree of cardiac dilation in dystrophic mice. In addition, vascular endothelial function was notably impaired in mdx mice. In contrast, we observed preserved vascular function in mdx- TN-C KO mice, this was accompanied by a significant reduction in cardiac fibrosis in compared to age-matched mdx mice (p<0.05, respectively). hCFs treated with TN-C or TGF-β showed increased collagen and α-SMA expressions which could be prevented by application of siRNA against TN-C. In addition, both TN-C and TGF-β caused p65/NF-κB promoter demethylation and subsequently triggered pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic signalling, which could be reversed by applying p38 MAPK inhibitor in hCFs.
Conclusion
TN-C is a critical component of cardiac fibrosis and cardiac dysfunction in DMD. The activation of NF-κB p65 signalling pathway may play a role in TN-C induced fibrosis. Thus, TN-C may be a mediator and potential target for therapy in DMD-associated cardiovascular complications.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Foundation. Main funding source(s): Österreichische MuskelforschungFWF - Austrian Science Found P 35878
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- A Kiss
- Medical University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Biomedical Research , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Physiology and Pharmacology , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Physiology and Pharmacology , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Anatomy and Cell Biology, Division of Cell and Developmental Biology , Vienna , Austria
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- University of Zurich and University Heart Center, Center for Molecular Cardiology, , Zurich , Switzerland
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- University of Zurich and University Heart Center, Center for Molecular Cardiology, , Zurich , Switzerland
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- Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Uni, Division of Cardiology , Edmonton , Canada
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- Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Uni, Division of Cardiology , Edmonton , Canada
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- Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Uni, Division of Cardiology , Edmonton , Canada
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- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Biomedical Research , Vienna , Austria
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Acar E, Kuruppu Appuhamilage M, Szabo PL, Trojanek S, Abraham D, Hilber K, Podesser BK, Kiss A. Ivabradine rescues vascular abnormalities in a mouse model of duchenne muscular dystrophy. Cardiovasc Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvac066.242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Abstract
Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): Fonds zur Förderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung
Ivabradine rescues vascular abnormalities in a mouse model of muscular dystrophy
Background
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects boys, initiated by the absence of dystrophin and is mainly differentiated by skeletal muscle degeneration and cardiac dysfunction. However, recent studies have underlined the importance of vascular abnormalities such as augmented arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction in the progression of cardiac complications in DMD. Several pleiotropic effects of ivabradine have been identified, including the reduction of vascular complications in coronary artery and ischemic heart disease patients. Nevertheless, whether chronic ivabradine treatment could improve the vascular complications in DMD is largely unknown.
Methods
In this study, vascular abnormalities in both dystrophin and utrophin deficient (mdx-utr KO) mice were examined, a severe and progressive animal model of DMD. Mice (4-6 weeks old) were subjected to ivabradine (10 mg/kg/day in drinking water) or vehicle treatments for 3 to 4 weeks. At the end of the treatment, aorta and lung tissue were collected to assess the vascular reactivity by wire myograph and the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activity was measured in lung tissue respectively.
Results
Comparable with DMD patients, mdx-utr KO mice also exhibit vascular abnormalities and cardiac fibrosis. Ivabradine-treated mice showed a significantly improved endothelium-dependent vasodilation (p<0.05) and decreased vascular stiffness compared to vehicle-treated animals (p<0.01). In addition, lung ACE activity was significantly reduced in the treated mice in comparison to the control group (p<0.01) indicating less activation in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which causative plays role in the progression of vascular and cardiac dysfunction.
Conclusions
In conclusion, our study shows for the first time the beneficial effects of chronic ivabradine treatment on the progression of cardiac vascular complications in DMD and this may present a novel therapeutic approach. Further studies are needed to clarify the underling signalling mechanisms.
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- E Acar
- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Anatomy and Cell Biology , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Anatomy and Cell Biology , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Neurophysiology and Pharmacology, Center for Physiology and Pharmacology , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery , Vienna , Austria
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Weber L, Pilz PM, Baumgartner N, Szabo PL, Arnold Z, Dostal C, Kiss A, Podesser BK. Dapagliflozin alleviates left ventricular hypertrophy and cardiac dysfunction in mice. Cardiovasc Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvac066.097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research
Introduction
Sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are a class of oral antidiabetic drugs. Recent clinical trials demonstrated and proved the cardiovascular benefit of SGLT2i in patients suffering from ischemic heart disease. In addition, left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is associated with cardiovascular events and using SGLT2i alleviated LVH in diabetic patients. However, only few studies investigated the effect of SGLT2i on regression of LVH in absence of diabetes.
Aim of the study
This study aimed to investigate whether the SGLT2i Dapagliflozin (DAPA) could attenuate LVH and cardiac dysfunction in a mouse model of pressure overload-induced LVH.
Methods
Male C57BL/6J mice (body weight 20-25g) were used. LVH was induced surgically by transverse aortic constriction (TAC). DAPA (1 mg/kg bodyweight/day) was administered through drinking water. The animals were divided in four groups: Group 1 underwent TAC for eight weeks (n=8). Group 2 concomitantly received DAPA for eight weeks after TAC (n=5). Group 3 received DAPA for only two weeks (in week 7 and 8 after TAC, n=5) to clarify if DAPA treatment could alleviate LVH at a later timepoint. Group 4 served as a sham control group (no LVH, n=8). Cardiac function was assessed using transthoracic echocardiography and invasive LV hemodynamic measurements.
Results
TAC resulted in a significant reduction in LV ejection fraction (LVEF) and significant increase in heart weight to body weight ratio (HW/BW) compared to sham (p<0.001). In addition, TAC mice showed a significant increase of LV systolic pressure and end-diastolic pressure compared to sham (p<0.01). Both the LVEF and LV functional parameters were markedly improved in mice treated with DAPA for eight weeks (p<0.05). LV mass decreased compared to the untreated group. More importantly, DAPA treatment for only two weeks also improved LVEF and alleviated LVH compared to untreated TAC mice (p<0.05). Furthermore, we also found that mice with only two weeks of DAPA treatment showed a tendency to improve LV hemodynamics.
Conclusions
DAPA was cardioprotective in a mouse model of pressure overload-induced LVH in absence of diabetes. It improved LV contractile function and LVH. DAPA also alleviated LVH and induced LV regression. Our findings uncovered that the SGLT2i DAPA contributed to the regression of LVH and cardiac fibrosis. Thus, administration of SLGT2i may be a novel adjunct therapy to boost reverse remodeling e.g. in patients with elective cardiac surgery and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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- L Weber
- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research , Vienna , Austria
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- School of Medicine , Stanford , United States of America
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research , Vienna , Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research , Vienna , Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research , Vienna , Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research , Vienna , Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research , Vienna , Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research , Vienna , Austria
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Wolner L, Szabo PL, Inci M, Weber L, Kiss A, Podesser BK. St Thomas Hospital polarizing cold cardioplegia does not have superior effects on hemodynamic parameters in an infarcted rat model. Cardiovasc Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvac066.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: Private company. Main funding source(s): Orphan Drugs
Background
The use of cardioplegic solutions is indispensable during cardiac arrest in order to reduce myocardial metabolism and oxygen demand. Most commonly, hypothermic hyperkalemic cardioplegic solutions are used for open heart surgery. However, high potassium concentrations have several effects that limit left ventricular recovery, such as intracellular calcium overload resulting in the loss of contractility and increased cell death. Recently, we have shown that polarized cardiac arrest results in similar myocardial protection and improves cardiac functional recovery in a porcine model of cardiopulmonary bypass.
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to identify and compare the hemodynamic effects of cold St Thomas’ Hospital polarizing cardioplegia (STH-Pol) in contrast to standard St Thomas’ Hospital cardioplegia (STH2) in rats with chronic myocardial infarction. We hypothesize that St Thomas’ Hospital polarizing cardioplegia shows superior protection on left ventricular hemodynamic recovery as compared to standard STH2 cardioplegia.
Methods
Permanent myocardial infarction was induced by permanent occlusion of the left anterior descending artery LAD on Sprague-Dawley rats (593 ± 65g, day of sacrifice). Six weeks post-MI, after echocardiography assessment, the animals were sacrificed, and hemodynamic parameters were measured in an erythrocyte-perfused isolated heart model (STH2, control group: n=5 or STH-Pol, study group: n=4). Fifteen minutes of Langendorff mode and 30 minutes of Working-heart mode were followed by cardiac arrest with the two types cardioplegia (was applied three times every 20 minutes (t1= 0, t2= 20, t3= 40)). STH-Pol, consisting of esmolol, adenosine and magnesium, was mixed with erythrocyte-buffer shortly prior to administration (1:4). After ischemia, the hearts were started with a hot shot with warm erythrocyte-buffer. Hemodynamic parameters were measured every five minutes in Langendorff mode and Working-heart mode. Finally, pump function was examined and tissue samples were taken for analysis of troponin-T and high-energy phosphates. Results will be given as % of preischemic baseline value.
Results
The use of STH-Pol instead of STH2 did not yield any significant differences in hemodynamic recovery (%) across the parameters of left atrial flow (LAF: 40.87 ± 13.22 vs. 53.24 ± 11.27), coronary flow (CF: 58 ± 14.36 vs. 76.21 ± 9) and cardiac output (CO: 42.82 ± 13.36 vs. 51.83 ± 11.76). Furthermore, we have not been able to identify superior effects of STH-Pol on stroke volume (SV: 46.55 ± 13.91 vs. 52.66 ± 11.33) recovery. Moreover, heart rate was comparable in both groups (92.07 ± 2.02 vs. 99.35 ± 1.72), which indicates swift reversal of negative chronotropic effects of esmolol.
Conclusion
Polarizing cardioplegic arrest does not show superior effects on hemodynamic parameters of left ventricular recovery after ischemia in chronically infarcted rat hearts as compared to depolarizing cardioplegic arrest.
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- L Wolner
- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research , Vienna , Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research , Vienna , Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research , Vienna , Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research , Vienna , Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research , Vienna , Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research , Vienna , Austria
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Winkler B, Szabo PL, Dostal C, Arnold Z, Geisler D, Crailsheim I, Folkmann S, Grabenwoeger M, Podesser BK, Kiss A. Vascular graft storage solution preserves endothelial function. Cardiovasc Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvac066.244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): Karl Landsteiner Institute Cardiovascular Research
Background
Saline is still the most widely used storage and flushing solution in cardiovascular procedures despite knowing evidence of its influence on the human endothelial cell function. Aim of this study was to assess the effect of DuraGraft©, an intraoperative graft treatment solution, on human saphenous vein segments, rat aortic segments and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) in comparison to saline.
Methods
Within 12 patients undergoing aortocoronary bypass surgery, saphenous vein graft segments were randomized to DuraGraft© (n=12/6) or saline (n=12/6) solution before intraoperative storage. These segments as well as rat aortic segments underwent assessment of vascular function in a multichamber isometric myograph system in comparison to Krebs-Henseleit solution (KHS), a physiologic organ buffer solution. Additionally, human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were used for cell viability tests.
Results
KCl-induced contraction showed a tendency toward increase when treated with DuraGraft© compared to normal saline preservation of human vein segments (24.73±16.22 vs. 15.59±9.53 N/m2, P
Conclusion
DuraGraft© demonstrated a favorable effect on graft relaxation and contraction indicating preservation of vascular endothelial function. Saline is clearly not only inferior to this specialized solution but may show additional harmful effects to viability.
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- B Winkler
- Medical University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria
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- Floridsdorf Hospital, Cardiac Surgery , Vienna , Austria
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- Floridsdorf Hospital, Cardiac Surgery , Vienna , Austria
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- Floridsdorf Hospital, Cardiac Surgery , Vienna , Austria
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- Floridsdorf Hospital, Cardiac Surgery , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria
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Szabo PL, Inci M, Hilber K, Abraham D, Trojanek S, Costantino S, Paneni F, Podesser BK, Kiss A. Tenascin-C provokes cardiac fibrosis and endothelial impairment in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Cardiovasc Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvac066.152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): FWF Austrian Science Fund
Cardiac fibrosis and dilated cardiomyopathy are major contributors to mortality in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients. There is a growing collection of evidence that Tenascin C (TN-C) plays a maladaptive role in cardiac remodelling and fibrosis.
Our aims were to 1) assess the vascular dysfunction and cardiac fibrosis and its link to TN-C in a mouse model of DMD and 2) explore the effect of knocking out TN-C in dystrophic mice.
Male wt, mdx and mdx TN-C KO age-matched mice were used. Cardiac fibrosis was assessed on tissue sections. Wire myography was used to test the vascular reactivity and endothelial cells (ECs) were isolated from mouse lung tissues to characterize the oxidative stress and inflammatory marker expression. To study the signalling pathways contributing to cardiac fibrosis, human cardiac fibroblasts (hCFs) were treated with TN-C or TGF-β and gene expression and epigenetic regulation of p65 were assessed.
Cardiac fibrosis was markedly increased in mdx mice which was accompanied with elevated TN-C level in cardiac tissue and plasma compared to wt animals. In addition, endothelial cells isolated from mdx mice also showed a marked upregulation of oxidative stress and inflammatory markers and in line with that vascular endothelial function was impaired in mdx mice. Interestingly, mdx- TN-C KO mice showed preserved vascular function as well as reduced cardiac fibrosis compared to age-matched mdx mice. hCFs treated with TN-C or TGF-β showed increased collagen and α-SMA expressions which could be reduced by TN-C siRNA. In addition, both TN-C and TGF-β promote p65/NF-κB promoter demethylation and subsequently stimulate pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic signalling, which could be reversed by applying p38 MAPK inhibitor in hCFs.
TN-C promotes oxidative stress and inflammation in ECs and fibroblasts, contributing to severe endothelial dysfunction and cardiac fibrosis. In addition, activation of NF-κB p65 signalling pathway may play a role in TN-C induced fibrosis. Thus, TN-C may be a critical mediator and potential target for therapy in DMD.
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- P L Szabo
- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research, Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery , Vienna , Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research, Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Physiology and Pharmacology , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Anatomy and Cell Biology, Division of Cell and Developmental Biology , Vienna , Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Anatomy and Cell Biology, Division of Cell and Developmental Biology , Vienna , Austria
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- University of Zurich, Center for Molecular Cardiology , Zurich , Switzerland
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- University of Zurich, Center for Molecular Cardiology , Zurich , Switzerland
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research, Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery , Vienna , Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research, Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery , Vienna , Austria
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Pilz PM, Lang M, Hamza O, Szabo PL, Inci M, Kramer AM, Koch M, Huber J, Podesser BK, Kiss A. Semi-Minimal Invasive Method to Induce Myocardial Infarction in Rats and the Assessment of Cardiac Function by an Isolated Working Heart System. J Vis Exp 2020. [PMID: 32597875 DOI: 10.3791/61033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
Abstract
Myocardial infarction (MI) remains the main contributor to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Therefore, research on this topic is mandatory. An easily and highly reproducible MI induction procedure is required to obtain further insight and better understanding of the underlying pathological changes. This procedure can also be used to evaluate the effects or potency of new and promising treatments (as drugs or interventions) in acute MI, subsequent remodeling and heart failure (HF). After intubation and pre-operative preparation of the animal, an anesthetic protocol with isoflurane was performed, and the surgical procedure was conducted quickly. Using a minimally invasive approach, the left anterior descending artery (LAD) was located and occluded by a ligature. The occlusion can be performed acutely for subsequent reperfusion (ischemia/reperfusion injury). Alternatively, the vessel can be ligated permanently to investigate the development of chronic MI, remodeling or HF. Despite common pitfalls, the drop-out rates are minimal. Various treatments such as remote ischemic conditioning can be examined for their cardioprotective potential pre-, peri- and post-operatively. The post-operative recovery was quick as the anesthesia was precisely controlled and the duration of the operation was short. Post-operative analgesia was administered for three days. The minimally invasive procedure reduces the risk of infection and inflammation. Furthermore, it facilitates rapid recovery. The "working heart" measurements were performed ex vivo and enabled precise control of preload, afterload and flow. This procedure requires specific equipment and training for adequate performance. This manuscript provides a detailed step-by-step introduction for conducting these measurements.
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- Patrick M Pilz
- Ludwig-Boltzmann-Institute for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna
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- Ludwig-Boltzmann-Institute for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna
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- Ludwig-Boltzmann-Institute for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna
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- Ludwig-Boltzmann-Institute for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna
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- Ludwig-Boltzmann-Institute for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna
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- Ludwig-Boltzmann-Institute for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna
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- Concept & Ideation, Electrical Sector/EMEA/Power Distribution Division, Eaton Industries (Austria) GmbH
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- Vetfarm and Clinical Unit for Herd Health Management in Ruminants, Clinic for Ruminants, Vetmeduni Vienna
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- Ludwig-Boltzmann-Institute for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna;
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- Ludwig-Boltzmann-Institute for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna;
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Ebner J, Uhrin P, Szabo PL, Kiss A, Podesser BK, Todt H, Hilber K, Koenig X. Reduced Na+ current in Purkinje fibers explains cardiac conduction defects and arrhythmias in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2020; 318:H1436-H1440. [DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00224.2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
Abstract
Dystrophic cardiac Purkinje fibers have abnormally reduced Na+ current densities. This explains impaired ventricular conduction in the dystrophic heart.
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- Janine Ebner
- Department of Neurophysiology-Pharmacology, Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Vascular Biology and Thrombosis Research, Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurophysiology-Pharmacology, Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurophysiology-Pharmacology, Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurophysiology-Pharmacology, Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Ebner JM, Cagalinec M, Kubista H, Todt H, Szabo PL, Kiss A, Podesser BK, Cserne Szappano H, Hool LC, Hilber K, Koenig X. Neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase Regulation of Calcium Cycling in Ventricular Cardiomyocytes is Independent of CaV1.2 Channel Modulation. Biophys J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bpj.2019.11.729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Ebner J, Cagalinec M, Kubista H, Todt H, Szabo PL, Kiss A, Podesser BK, Cserne Szappanos H, Hool LC, Hilber K, Koenig X. Neuronal nitric oxide synthase regulation of calcium cycling in ventricular cardiomyocytes is independent of Ca v1.2 channel modulation under basal conditions. Pflugers Arch 2020; 472:61-74. [PMID: 31822999 PMCID: PMC6960210 DOI: 10.1007/s00424-019-02335-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Revised: 11/19/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
Neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) is considered a regulator of Cav1.2 L-type Ca2+ channels and downstream Ca2+ cycling in the heart. The commonest view is that nitric oxide (NO), generated by nNOS activity in cardiomyocytes, reduces the currents through Cav1.2 channels. This gives rise to a diminished Ca2+ release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, and finally reduced contractility. Here, we report that nNOS inhibitor substances significantly increase intracellular Ca2+ transients in ventricular cardiomyocytes derived from adult mouse and rat hearts. This is consistent with an inhibitory effect of nNOS/NO activity on Ca2+ cycling and contractility. Whole cell currents through L-type Ca2+ channels in rodent myocytes, on the other hand, were not substantially affected by the application of various NOS inhibitors, or application of a NO donor substance. Moreover, the presence of NO donors had no effect on the single-channel open probability of purified human Cav1.2 channel protein reconstituted in artificial liposomes. These results indicate that nNOS/NO activity does not directly modify Cav1.2 channel function. We conclude that-against the currently prevailing view-basal Cav1.2 channel activity in ventricular cardiomyocytes is not substantially regulated by nNOS activity and NO. Hence, nNOS/NO inhibition of Ca2+ cycling and contractility occurs independently of direct regulation of Cav1.2 channels by NO.
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- Janine Ebner
- Department of Neurophysiology and-Pharmacology, Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Schwarzspanierstraße 17, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cellular Cardiology, Institute of Experimental Endocrinology, Biomedical Research Center, University Science Park for Biomedicine, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava, Slovakia
- Institute of Molecular Physiology and Genetics, Centre of Biosciences, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Neurophysiology and-Pharmacology, Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Schwarzspanierstraße 17, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurophysiology and-Pharmacology, Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Schwarzspanierstraße 17, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
- Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010, Australia
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- Department of Neurophysiology and-Pharmacology, Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Schwarzspanierstraße 17, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
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- Department of Neurophysiology and-Pharmacology, Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Schwarzspanierstraße 17, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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Osmanagic-Myers S, Kiss A, Manakanatas C, Hamza O, Sedlmayer F, Szabo PL, Fischer I, Fichtinger P, Podesser BK, Eriksson M, Foisner R. Endothelial progerin expression causes cardiovascular pathology through an impaired mechanoresponse. J Clin Invest 2018; 129:531-545. [PMID: 30422822 PMCID: PMC6355303 DOI: 10.1172/jci121297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a premature aging disorder characterized by accelerated cardiovascular disease with extensive fibrosis. It is caused by a mutation in LMNA leading to expression of truncated prelamin A (progerin) in the nucleus. To investigate the contribution of the endothelium to cardiovascular HGPS pathology, we generated an endothelium-specific HGPS mouse model with selective endothelial progerin expression. Transgenic mice develop interstitial myocardial and perivascular fibrosis and left ventricular hypertrophy associated with diastolic dysfunction and premature death. Endothelial cells show impaired shear stress response and reduced levels of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and NO. On the molecular level, progerin impairs nucleocytoskeletal coupling in endothelial cells through changes in mechanoresponsive components at the nuclear envelope, increased F-actin/G-actin ratios, and deregulation of mechanoresponsive myocardin-related transcription factor-A (MRTFA). MRTFA binds to the Nos3 promoter and reduces eNOS expression, thereby mediating a profibrotic paracrine response in fibroblasts. MRTFA inhibition rescues eNOS levels and ameliorates the profibrotic effect of endothelial cells in vitro. Although this murine model lacks the key anatomical feature of vascular smooth muscle cell loss seen in HGPS patients, our data show that progerin-induced impairment of mechanosignaling in endothelial cells contributes to excessive fibrosis and cardiovascular disease in HGPS patients.
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- Selma Osmanagic-Myers
- Max F. Perutz Laboratories (MFPL), Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical University of Vienna and University of Vienna, Vienna Biocenter (VBC), Vienna, Austria.,Department of Biotechnology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Max F. Perutz Laboratories (MFPL), Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical University of Vienna and University of Vienna, Vienna Biocenter (VBC), Vienna, Austria.,Department of Biotechnology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Max F. Perutz Laboratories (MFPL), Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical University of Vienna and University of Vienna, Vienna Biocenter (VBC), Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Max F. Perutz Laboratories (MFPL), Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical University of Vienna and University of Vienna, Vienna Biocenter (VBC), Vienna, Austria
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- Max F. Perutz Laboratories (MFPL), Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical University of Vienna and University of Vienna, Vienna Biocenter (VBC), Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research at the Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, NEO, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Max F. Perutz Laboratories (MFPL), Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical University of Vienna and University of Vienna, Vienna Biocenter (VBC), Vienna, Austria
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