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Hiraide S, Machida T, Takihana S, Ohshita M, Iizuka K. Pressure stress delays cyclooxygenase-2 expression induced by interleukin-1β in cultured human pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21008. [PMID: 37876479 PMCID: PMC10590958 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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Introduction Pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMCs) play an important role in the sequence of events leading to the formation of pulmonary hypertension (PH). However, little is known about the direct effects of high pressure on the function and intercellular signaling pathways of PASMCs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of pressure stress that simulates PH on interleukin (IL)-1β- or angiotensin II-induced cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression in cultured human PASMCs. Methods Either 20 or 60 mmHg atmospheric pressure was applied to PASMCs by a pressure-loading apparatus. Protein expression and phosphorylation were analyzed by western blotting. mRNA expression was analyzed by quantitative real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Results IL-1β-induced COX-2 protein expression peaked at 6 h in non-pressurized cells, whereas COX-2 expression was delayed, peaking at 12 h, in 20 and 60 mmHg pressurized cells. Both pressures also delayed the time to peak COX-2 mRNA expression induced by IL-1β. In addition, pressure stress delayed the time to peak mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) phosphorylation induced by IL-1β. In contrast, angiotensin II-induced transient COX-2 mRNA expression and MAPK phosphorylation were not affected by pressure stress. Conclusion These results suggest that pressure stress delays IL-1β-induced COX-2 expression via the delayed activation of MAPKs in PASMCs, and the effects of pressure stress differ according to the bioactive substance being stimulated. Our results demonstrate that the application of pressure stress to PASMCs directly alters cell function, which may provide a basic insight into our understanding of the pathogenesis of PH.
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- Sachiko Hiraide
- Department of Pharmacological Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido 061-0293, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacological Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido 061-0293, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacological Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido 061-0293, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacological Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido 061-0293, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacological Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido 061-0293, Japan
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Ran K, Yang Z, Zhao Y, Wang X. Transmural pressure drives proliferation of human arterial smooth muscle cells via mechanism associated with NADPH oxidase and Survivin. Microvasc Res 2019; 126:103905. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2019.103905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Revised: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 07/05/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Machida T, Yutani M, Goto A, Nishimura S, Kawamura A, Iizuka K, Hirafuji M. Docosahexaenoic acid suppresses angiotensin II-induced A7r5 vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation and migration under pulsatile pressure stress. Biomed Res 2018; 39:141-148. [PMID: 29899189 DOI: 10.2220/biomedres.39.141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Elevated mechanical stress applied to vascular walls is well known to modulate vascular remodeling and plays a part in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. On the other hand, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, has been shown to protect against several types of cardiovascular diseases including atherosclerosis and hypertension. The aim of this study was to clarify the effect of pulsatile pressure stress and DHA on angiotensin II-induced proliferation and migration in A7r5 vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Pulsatile pressure of between 80 and 160 mmHg was repeatedly applied to VSMCs at a frequency of 4 cycles per min using an apparatus that we developed. Cell proliferation and migration were evaluated using a live cell movie analyzer. Application of pulsatile pressure stress for 24 h significantly increased cell proliferation. Angiotensin II also significantly increased cell proliferation in the presence or absence of pressure stress. DHA significantly inhibited angiotensin II-induced cell proliferation regardless of the pressure load. Angiotensin II significantly induced cell migration regardless of the pulsatile pressure load. Pulsatile pressure stress alone slightly, but not significantly, induced cell migration. DHA inhibited angiotensin II-induced VSMC proliferation and migration under abnormal pressure conditions. Pressure stress tended to induce extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) phosphorylation in the absence of angiotensin II, whereas it significantly induced ERK phosphorylation in the presence of angiotensin II. However, the pressure-induced ERK phosphorylation was not observed in the DHA-treated VSMCs. Our findings may contribute to the understanding of the beneficial effect of DHA on various cardiovascular disorders.
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Qi F, Hu JF, Tang D, Liu BH, Zhu L. Identification of differential gene expression profile of HSCs subjected to pressurization by next-generation sequencing. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2014; 22:3380-3387. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v22.i23.3380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To identify the gene expression profile of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) subjected to pressurization by next-generation sequencing.
METHODS: Primary HSCs were isolated and cultured. After cultivation for 14 d, cells were subjected to a pressure of 10 MMHG (millimeters of mercury) for 1 h. Total RNA was then extracted and reverse transcribed into cDNA to screen differential genes between HSCs subjected to pressurization and non-treated HSCs using DEG-Seq.
RESULTS: A total of 979 differentially expressed genes were expressed in HSCs, of which 14 showed the most significant difference, including 10 up-regulated and 4 down-regulated genes. These genes were found to be related to anabolism, immune response, cell apoptosis, etc.
CONCLUSION: Differentially expressed genes could be identified in HSCs subjected to pressurization, indicating that HSCs respond to external pressure stimulation by regulating the expression of these genes.
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Dammak L, Kammoun M, Ammar H, Abid S, Gharbi RE. Synthesis of 2-Amino-4-(2-hydroxynaphthyl)-4H-chromene-3-carbonitriles by Michael Addition and Their Transformation into New Pentacyclic Compounds. SYNTHETIC COMMUN 2014. [DOI: 10.1080/00397911.2014.924142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Lamia Dammak
- a Laboratoire de Chimie Appliquée: Hétérocycles, Corps Gras et Polymères, Faculté des Sciences de Sfax , Université de Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Laboratoire de Chimie Appliquée: Hétérocycles, Corps Gras et Polymères, Faculté des Sciences de Sfax , Université de Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Laboratoire de Chimie Appliquée: Hétérocycles, Corps Gras et Polymères, Faculté des Sciences de Sfax , Université de Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Laboratoire de Chimie Appliquée: Hétérocycles, Corps Gras et Polymères, Faculté des Sciences de Sfax , Université de Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Laboratoire de Chimie Appliquée: Hétérocycles, Corps Gras et Polymères, Faculté des Sciences de Sfax , Université de Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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Machida T, Iizuka K, Shinohara K, Hatakeyama N, Nakano K, Kubo Y, Hirafuji M. Pressure stress reduces inducible NO synthase expression by interleukin-1β stimulation in cultured rat vascular smooth muscle cells. Eur J Pharmacol 2014; 731:44-9. [PMID: 24632084 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2014.02.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2013] [Revised: 02/07/2014] [Accepted: 02/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Elevated mechanical stress applied to vascular walls is well known to modulate vascular remodeling. We investigated the effect of pulsatile pressure stress on nitric oxide (NO) production and inducible NO synthase (iNOS) expression by interleukin-1β (IL-1β) stimulation in rat vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). VSMCs were enzymatically isolated from aortic media of Wistar rats. Pulsatile pressure applied to VSMCs was repeatedly given between 80 and 160 mm Hg at a frequency of 4 cycles per min using an original apparatus. Protein expression and activation were evaluated by Western blot analysis. mRNA expression was evaluated by real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. The pulsatile pressure reduced IL-1β-induced NO production, iNOS protein, and mRNA expression. The pressure also reduced GTP cyclohydrolase I mRNA expression. Furthermore, the pressure reduced phosphorylation of IL-1β-induced extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) p65, and I-κBα. The pressure had no effect on I-κBβ degradation by IL-1β stimulation. The present study shows for the first time that pressure stress reduces IL-1β-induced iNOS expression via a mechanism involving the ERK-NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Takuji Machida
- Department of Pharmacological Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido 061-0293, Japan.
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- Department of Pharmacological Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido 061-0293, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacological Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido 061-0293, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacological Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido 061-0293, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacological Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido 061-0293, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacological Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido 061-0293, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacological Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido 061-0293, Japan
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Iizuka K, Kusunoki A, Machida T, Hirafuji M. Angiotensin II reduces membranous angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in pressurized human aortic endothelial cells. J Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone Syst 2009; 10:210-5. [PMID: 19717501 DOI: 10.1177/1470320309343710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION We applied pressure stress to human aortic endothelial cells (HAEC) and investigated whether mechanical pressure stress and/or angiotensin II (Ang II) affected angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) 2. We then tested whether the administration of nifedipine had a demonstrable and possibly beneficial effect. METHODS A pulsatile atmospheric pressure with or without Ang II was loaded on HAECs. The expression of ACE2 was studied by immunoblots and reverse transcription/real-time polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS The pulsatile mechanical pressure increased the expression of ACE2 mRNA by approximately 80%. Supplementation of Ang II (1 microM) with pulsatile mechanical pressure decreased the expression of ACE2 mRNA by approximately 54%. Pulsatile atmospheric pressure increased ACE2 protein, but supplementation of Ang II (1 microM) also increased ACE2 protein, and the latter failed to show significant change compared to pressurized control without Ang II. Ang II administration reduced ACE2 protein in the membranous fraction under pressurized condition. Administration of nifedipine (1 microM) protected cells from this ACE2 protein reduction at the HAEC membrane. CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that pulsatile mechanical pressure and Ang II affect ACE2 in HAECs. Our findings suggest that blood pressure reduction with a calcium channel blocker is beneficial for the conservation of ACE2, and may provide a potential therapeutic target beyond blood pressure lowering in hypertensive patients.
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- Kenji Iizuka
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Japan.
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Iizuka K, Machida T, Kawaguchi H, Hirafuji M. Pulsatile Mechanical Pressure Promotes Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Expression in Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther 2008; 22:383-90. [DOI: 10.1007/s10557-008-6118-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2008] [Accepted: 05/19/2008] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Rodríguez A, Diez C, Ikeda S, Royo LJ, Caamaño JN, Alonso-Montes C, Goyache F, Alvarez I, Facal N, Gomez E. Retinoids during the in vitro transition from bovine morula to blastocyst. Hum Reprod 2006; 21:2149-57. [PMID: 16606641 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/del099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The conversion of retinol (ROH) to retinoic acid (RA) is crucial during development but has been not studied during blastocyst formation. METHODS AND RESULTS In vitro-produced bovine morulae were treated for 24 h with citral (which inhibits the synthesis of RA from ROH), citral + all trans retinoic acid (ATRA), ATRA or no additives. Citral interfered with blastocyst development, whereas exogenous RA had no effect. RA, however, reversed the effect of citral on development and stimulated cell proliferation. Neither citral nor RA changed the apoptotic index, but RA triggered an increase in the apoptotic frequency of the inner cell mass. Citral and RA reduced the necrotic index. Na/K-ATPase alpha1-subunit mRNA concentrations (analysed by real-time PCR) increased after hatching and showed dependence on retinoid activity, but no evidence was found of any retinoid effect on p53 expression. Nevertheless, the p53 mRNA concentration increased in response to proliferation in hatched blastocysts. CONCLUSION The preimplantation bovine embryo metabolizes endogenous ROH to RA, which participates in important cell processes. The true extent of the influence of RA is unknown, although the modulation of retinoid metabolism seems to be a means of increasing cell proliferation. This knowledge might be used to improve embryo quality and the efficiency of stem cell derivation.
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- A Rodríguez
- Genética y Reproducción, SERIDA, Gijón, Asturias, Spain
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Sun L, Niwa K, Lin JZ, Karino T. Cellular growth under hydrostatic pressure using bovine aortic EC-SMC co-cultured ePTFE vascular graft. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 2005; 6:79-82. [PMID: 15633240 PMCID: PMC1389619 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.2005.b0079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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High blood pressure (hypertension) is implicated in the development of atherosclerosis. Blood vessels are constantly subjected to stretch due to blood pressure and changes in stretch usually instigate adaptive vascular remodeling, including abnormal growth and proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) as well as extracellular matrix (ECM). In this experiment, we used bovine aortic endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells (EC-SMC) co-cultured ePTFE vascular grafts subjected to normal atmospheric pressure (as a control), and 100 mmHg hydrostatic pressure for 7 d. The increase of cell layer thickness was observed. When measured, the cell layer thickness increased by 116.2%. The increase of collagen (Type IV) synthesis was also observed in the immunohistochemistry assay. When stained with toluidine blue, the cells showed metachromatic phenomenon.
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- Lei Sun
- Department of Mechanics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University North 12, West 6, North District, Sapporo 060-0812, Japan
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- Department of Mechanics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University North 12, West 6, North District, Sapporo 060-0812, Japan
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