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Röhl S, Eriksson L, Saxelin R, Lengquist M, Östenson CG, Hedin U, Caidahl K, Razuvaev A. Noninvasive in vivo Assessment of the Re-endothelialization Process Using Ultrasound Biomicroscopy in the Rat Carotid Artery Balloon Injury Model. J Ultrasound Med 2019; 38:1723-1731. [PMID: 30426541 DOI: 10.1002/jum.14858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/14/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM), or ultra high-frequency ultrasound, is a technique used to assess the anatomy of small research animals. In this study, UBM was used to assess differences in intimal hyperplasia thickness as a surrogate measurement of the re-endothelialization process after carotid artery balloon injury in rats. METHODS Ultrasound biomicroscopic data from 3 different experiments and rat strains (Sprague Dawley, Wistar, and diabetic Goto-Kakizaki) were analyzed. All animals were subjected to carotid artery balloon injury and examined with UBM (30-70 MHz) 2 and 4 weeks after injury. Re-endothelialization on UBM was defined as the length from the carotid bifurcation to the most distal visible edge of the intimal hyperplasia. En face staining with Evans blue dye was performed at euthanasia 4 weeks after injury, followed by tissue harvesting for histochemical and immunohistochemical evaluations. RESULTS A significant correlation (Spearman r = 0.63; P < .0001) was identified when comparing all measurements of re-endothelialization obtained from UBM and en face staining. The findings revealed a similar pattern for all rat strains: Sprague Dawley (Spearman r = 0.70; P < .0001), Wistar (Spearman r = 0.36; P < .081), and Goto-Kakizaki (Spearman r = 0.70; P < .05). A Bland-Altman test showed agreement between en face staining and UBM. Immunohistochemical staining confirmed the presence of the endothelium in the areas detected as re-endothelialized by the UBM assessment. CONCLUSIONS Ultrasound biomicroscopy can be used for repeated in vivo assessment of re-endothelialization after carotid artery balloon injury in rats.
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Affiliation(s)
- Samuel Röhl
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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Eriksson L, Röhl S, Saxelin R, Caidahl K, Östenson CG, Razuvajev A. PC196 Effects of Linagliptin on Impaired Vessel Wall Healing After Arterial Injury in the Rat Diabetic Model. J Vasc Surg 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.03.363] [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: 11/27/2022]
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Röhl S, Eriksson L, Saxelin R, Lengquist M, Caidahl K, Hedin U, Razuvaev A. Abstract 245: Non-Invasive
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Assessment of the Re-Endothelialization Process Using Ultrasound Biomicroscopy in the Rat Carotid Artery Balloon Injury Model. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2017. [DOI: 10.1161/atvb.37.suppl_1.245] [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: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Objective:
Ultrasound BioMicroscopy (UBM), or high-frequency ultrasound, is a novel technique used for assessment of anatomy and physiology small research animals. In this study, we evaluate the UBM assessment of the re-endothelialization process following denudation of the carotid artery in rats.
Methods:
Ultrasound BioMicroscopy data from three different experiments were analyzed. A total of 66 rats of three different strains (Sprague-Dawley, Wistar and Goto-Kakizaki) were included in this study. All animals were subjected to common carotid artery balloon injury and examined with UBM 2 and 4 weeks after injury. Re-endothelialization in UBM was measured as the length from the carotid bifurcation to the distal edge of the intimal hyperplasia.
En face
staining with Evans-blue dye was performed upon euthanization at 4 weeks after injury followed by tissue harvest for morphological and immunohistochemical evaluation.
Results:
A significant correlation (Spearman r=0.63,p<0.0001) and an agreement according to Bland-Altman test was identified when comparing all measurements of re-endothelialization in high frequency ultrasound and
en face
staining. Analysis by animal strain revealed a similar pattern and a significant growth in re-endothelialization length measured in UBM from 2 to 4 weeks could be identified. Immunohistochemical staining for von Willebrand factor confirmed the presence of endothelium in the areas detected as re-endothelialized by the ultrasound assessment.
Conclusion:
Ultrasound BioMicroscopy can be used for longitudinal in vivo assessment of the re-endothelialization following arterial injury in rats.
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- Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Eriksson L, Saxelin R, Röhl S, Roy J, Caidahl K, Nyström T, Hedin U, Razuvaev A. Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Activation Does not Affect Re-Endothelialization but Reduces Intimal Hyperplasia via Direct Effects on Smooth Muscle Cells in a Nondiabetic Model of Arterial Injury. J Vasc Res 2015; 52:41-52. [PMID: 25966620 DOI: 10.1159/000381097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2014] [Accepted: 02/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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UNLABELLED Diabetic patients have an increased risk of restenosis and late stent thrombosis after angioplasty, i.e. complications that are related to a defective re-endothelialization. Exendin-4, a stable glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 receptor agonist, has been suggested to influence the formation of intimal hyperplasia and to increase endothelial cell proliferation in vitro. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the mechanisms by which treatment with exendin-4 could influence re-endothelialization and intimal hyperplasia after vascular injury. METHODS Sprague-Dawley rats were subjected to balloon injury of the left common carotid artery and treated for 4 weeks with exendin-4 or vehicle. Intimal hyperplasia and vessel wall elasticity were monitored noninvasively by high-frequency ultrasound, and re-endothelialization was evaluated upon sacrifice using Evans blue dye. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION Exendin-4 selectively reduced the proliferation of smooth muscle cells (SMCs) and intimal hyperplasia in vivo without affecting the re-endothelialization process, but treatment with exendin-4 improved arterial wall elasticity. Our data also show that exendin-4 significantly decreased the proliferation and increased the apoptosis of SMCs in vitro, effects that appear to be mediated through cAMP signaling and endothelial nitric oxide synthase following GLP-1 receptor activation. Together, these effects of exendin-4 are highly desirable and may lead to an improved outcome for patients undergoing vascular interventions.
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- Linnea Eriksson
- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
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Eriksson L, Saxelin R, Röhl S, Roy J, Caidahl K, Nyström T, Hedin U, Razuvaev A. Abstract 476: Glucagon Like Peptide -1 Receptor Activation Does Not Affect Re-endothelialization But Reduces Intimal Hyperplasia via Direct Effects on Smooth Muscle Cells in a Non-diabetic Model of Arterial Injury. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2015. [DOI: 10.1161/atvb.35.suppl_1.476] [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: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Background/Aims:
Diabetic patients have an increased risk of restenosis and late stent thrombosis after angioplasty, complications that are related to a defective re-endothelialization. Exendin-4, a stable GLP-1 receptor agonist has been suggested to influence the formation of intimal hyperplasia and to increase endothelial cell proliferation in vitro. Thus, the aim of the study was to investigate the mechanisms by which treatment with exendin-4 could influence re-endothelialization and intimal hyperplasia after vascular injury.
Methods:
40 male Sprague-Dawley rats were subjected to balloon injury of the left common carotid artery (LCCA) and treated for four weeks with exendin-4 (1 nmol/day) or vehicle. Intimal hyperplasia and vessel wall elasticity were monitored non-invasively by high frequency ultrasound and re-endothelialization was evaluated upon sacrifice using Evans blue dye. The LCCA was then sectioned for subsequent morphometric and immunohistochemical analyses. To further investigate if and how smooth muscle cells (SMCs) are directly affected by exendin-4 treatment, we studied proliferation and apoptosis of SMCs in vitro.
Results and Conclusion:
Exendin-4 selectively reduced proliferation of SMCs and intimal hyperplasia in vivo without affecting the re-endothelialization process, however treatment with exendin-4 improved arterial wall elasticity. Our data also show that exendin-4 significantly decreased the proliferation and increased the apoptosis of SMCs in vitro, effects that appear to be mediated through cAMP signaling and endothelial nitric oxide synthase following GLP-1 receptor activation. Together, these effects of exendin-4 are highly desirable and may lead to improved outcome for patients undergoing vascular interventions.
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- Linnea Eriksson
- Dept Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dept Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dept Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dept Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dept Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dept of Clinical Science and Education, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dept Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dept Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Eriksson L, Saxelin R, Röhl S, Roy J, Caidahl K, Nyström T, Hedin U, Sjöholm Å, Razuvaev A. Abstract 515: Effects of the Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Analog Exendin-4 on Reendothelialization and Intimal Hyperplasia Formation in an Animal Model of Vascular Injury. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2014. [DOI: 10.1161/atvb.34.suppl_1.515] [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: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Background and aims:
Diabetic patients have an increased risk of late stent thrombosis formation and restenosis, after angioplasty. It is hypothesized that delayed re-endothelization is a major underlying problem for late-stent thrombosis and also that rapid re-endothelization is essential for preventing restenosis. Exendin-4 is a stable GLP-1 receptor agonist, which is applied in clinical treatment of diabetes. Beside its insulinotropic action, it may also exert direct beneficial effects on endothelial function. We previously reported that exendin-4 is able to activate the GLP-1 receptor on human coronary artery endothelial cells, leading to increased cell proliferation and decreased apoptosis. Therefore, our aim was to study if exendin-4 can influence endothelialization and decrease neointima formation after vascular injury.
Materials and Methods:
Balloon injury of the left common carotid artery (LCCA) was performed on Sprague-Dawley rats. Rats were randomized into two groups and treated for four weeks with exendin-4 (1 nmol/day) or saline. Intimal hyperplasia and endothelialization was monitored non-invasively by high frequency ultrasound and upon sacrifice with Evans blue, respectively. The LCCA was then sectioned for subsequent morphometric and immunohistochemical analyses. To further investigate if and how smooth muscle cells (SMCs) are directly affected by exendin-4 treatment, we studied proliferation and apoptosis of SMCs
in vitro
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Results and conclusions:
Our findings show that exendin-4 selectively reduces SMC proliferation and intimal hyperplasia through activation of cAMP signaling and endothelial nitric oxide synthase without influencing re-endothelialization. Treatment with exendin-4 did however improve arterial wall elasticity. Together, these effects of exendin-4 are highly desirable and may lead to improved outcome for patients undergoing vascular interventions
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Affiliation(s)
- Linnea Eriksson
- Dept of Clinical Science and Education, Sodersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dept of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dept of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dept of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dept of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dept of Clinical Science and Education, Sodersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dept of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dept of Dept of Internal Medicine, Södertälje Hosp, Södertälje, Sweden
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- Dept of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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