Background In type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) impairs its anti-atherogenic properties and even develops to a pro-inflammatory and pro-atherogenic phenotype because of abnormal compo...Background In type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) impairs its anti-atherogenic properties and even develops to a pro-inflammatory and pro-atherogenic phenotype because of abnormal compositions and modifications. In this study, we ex- amined the effects and the related mechanisms of glycation of HDL on the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Methods & Results Glycated HDL (G-HDL) was modified with D-glucose (25 mmol/L) in vitro. Diabetic HDL (D-HDL) was isolated from T2DM patients. Rat VSMCs were isolated from the thoracic aortas. Human VSMCs were obtained from ScienCell Research Laboratories. Alpha-actin was detected through immunofiuorescence. VSMC proliferation was assayed by Cell Count. VSMC migration was determined by transwell chamber and scratch-wound assay. Intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) was detected based on ROS-medi- ated 2',7'-dichlorofluorescein (DCFH-DA) fluorescence. Compared to native HDL (N-HDL), G-HDL remarkably promoted VSMC prolif- eration and migration in the dose and time-dependent manners. In addition, G-HDL enhanced ROS generation in VSMCs. However, the ROS scavenger, N-acetylcysteine, efficiently decreased ROS production and subsequently inhibited the proliferation of VSMCs induced by G-HDL. Similarly, D-HDL from T2DM patients also promoted ROS release and VSMC proliferation and migration. Conclusions HDL either glycated in vitro or isolated from T2DM patients triggered VSMC proliferation, migration, and oxidative stress. These results might partly interpret the higher morbidity of cardiovascular disease in T2DM patients.展开更多
Objective To determine the biotic effects of angiotensin Ⅱ (Ang Ⅱ) on the migration of rat smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and investigate the mechanisms involved in the development of vascular injury Methods VSMCs...Objective To determine the biotic effects of angiotensin Ⅱ (Ang Ⅱ) on the migration of rat smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and investigate the mechanisms involved in the development of vascular injury Methods VSMCs isolated from aortic media of Wistar rats and cultured by the modified explant method were adopted In the presence and absence of Ang Ⅱ, the expression of Ang Ⅱ receptor (ATR) and reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton and focal adhesion of VSMCs were studied by an immunocytochemistry technique and fluorocytochemistry technique Migration assays were performed with a modified Boyden's chamber The effects of AT 1R antagonist (CV 11974), AT 2R antagonist (PD123319) on the aforementioned target were studied Results VSMCs migration was stimulated by adding Ang Ⅱ The dynamic reorganization of actin cytoskeleton and focal adhesions may be an important mechanism by which Ang Ⅱ facilitates VSMCs motility The expression of AT 1R in VSMCs could be upregulated initially after treatment with Ang Ⅱ, then decreased gradually The expression of AT 1R was downregulated by AT 1R antagonists The effect of Ang Ⅱ on VSMCs migration was mediated by AT 1R, while AT 2R had no significant effect Conclusions The dynamic reorganization of focal adhesions and the actin cytoskeleton is required for Ang Ⅱ induced VSMCs migration This effect is mediated by AT 1R展开更多
基金This project was supported by Grant 31200884 from the National Natural Science Foundation of China Grant 2016D016, 2016-ZQN-92, and 2016-2-75 from the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian and Grant 3502Z20154048, 3502Z20144061, and 3502Z20154047 from the Natural Scien- ce Foundation of Xiamen.
文摘Background In type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) impairs its anti-atherogenic properties and even develops to a pro-inflammatory and pro-atherogenic phenotype because of abnormal compositions and modifications. In this study, we ex- amined the effects and the related mechanisms of glycation of HDL on the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Methods & Results Glycated HDL (G-HDL) was modified with D-glucose (25 mmol/L) in vitro. Diabetic HDL (D-HDL) was isolated from T2DM patients. Rat VSMCs were isolated from the thoracic aortas. Human VSMCs were obtained from ScienCell Research Laboratories. Alpha-actin was detected through immunofiuorescence. VSMC proliferation was assayed by Cell Count. VSMC migration was determined by transwell chamber and scratch-wound assay. Intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) was detected based on ROS-medi- ated 2',7'-dichlorofluorescein (DCFH-DA) fluorescence. Compared to native HDL (N-HDL), G-HDL remarkably promoted VSMC prolif- eration and migration in the dose and time-dependent manners. In addition, G-HDL enhanced ROS generation in VSMCs. However, the ROS scavenger, N-acetylcysteine, efficiently decreased ROS production and subsequently inhibited the proliferation of VSMCs induced by G-HDL. Similarly, D-HDL from T2DM patients also promoted ROS release and VSMC proliferation and migration. Conclusions HDL either glycated in vitro or isolated from T2DM patients triggered VSMC proliferation, migration, and oxidative stress. These results might partly interpret the higher morbidity of cardiovascular disease in T2DM patients.
文摘Objective To determine the biotic effects of angiotensin Ⅱ (Ang Ⅱ) on the migration of rat smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and investigate the mechanisms involved in the development of vascular injury Methods VSMCs isolated from aortic media of Wistar rats and cultured by the modified explant method were adopted In the presence and absence of Ang Ⅱ, the expression of Ang Ⅱ receptor (ATR) and reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton and focal adhesion of VSMCs were studied by an immunocytochemistry technique and fluorocytochemistry technique Migration assays were performed with a modified Boyden's chamber The effects of AT 1R antagonist (CV 11974), AT 2R antagonist (PD123319) on the aforementioned target were studied Results VSMCs migration was stimulated by adding Ang Ⅱ The dynamic reorganization of actin cytoskeleton and focal adhesions may be an important mechanism by which Ang Ⅱ facilitates VSMCs motility The expression of AT 1R in VSMCs could be upregulated initially after treatment with Ang Ⅱ, then decreased gradually The expression of AT 1R was downregulated by AT 1R antagonists The effect of Ang Ⅱ on VSMCs migration was mediated by AT 1R, while AT 2R had no significant effect Conclusions The dynamic reorganization of focal adhesions and the actin cytoskeleton is required for Ang Ⅱ induced VSMCs migration This effect is mediated by AT 1R