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Increased endothelin-1 reactivity and endothelial dysfunction in carotid arteries from rats with hyperhomocysteinemia

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de Andrade, C. R. [1] ; Leite, P. F. [2] ; Montezano, A. C. [3] ; Casolari, D. A. [3] ; Yogi, A. [3] ; Tostes, R. C. [3] ; Haddad, R. [4] ; Eberlin, M. N. [5] ; Laurindo, F. R. M. [2] ; de Souza, H. P. [6] ; Correa, F. M. A. [1] ; de Oliveira, A. M. [7]
Total Authors: 12
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Med Ribeirao Preto, Dept Pharmacol, BR-14040903 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Med, Heart Inst InCor, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Pharmacol, Inst Biomed Sci, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[4] Univ Estadual Campinas, Sch Med Sci, Campinas, SP - Brazil
[5] Univ Estadual Campinas, Inst Chem, Campinas, SP - Brazil
[6] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Med, Dept Emergency Med, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[7] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Ciencias Farmaceut Ribeirao Preto, Farmacol Lab, Sch Pharmaceut Sci Ribeirao Preto, BR-14040903 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 7
Document type: Journal article
Source: British Journal of Pharmacology; v. 157, n. 4, p. 568-580, JUN 2009.
Web of Science Citations: 11
Abstract

There are interactions between endothelin-1 (ET-1) and endothelial vascular injury in hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy), but the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. Here we evaluated the effects of HHcy on the endothelin system in rat carotid arteries. Vascular reactivity to ET-1 and ET(A) and ET(B) receptor antagonists was assessed in rings of carotid arteries from normal rats and those with HHcy. ET(A) and ET(B) receptor expression was assessed by mRNA (RT-PCR), immunohistochemistry and binding of {[}(125)I]-ET-1. HHcy enhanced ET-1-induced contractions of carotid rings with intact endothelium. Selective antagonism of ET(A) or ET(B) receptors produced concentration-dependent rightward displacements of ET-1 concentration response curves. Antagonism of ET(A) but not of ET(B) receptors abolished enhancement in HHcy tissues. ET(A) and ET(B) receptor gene expressions were not up-regulated. ET(A) receptor expression in the arterial media was higher in HHcy arteries. Contractions to big ET-1 served as indicators of endothelin-converting enzyme activity, which was decreased by HHcy, without reduction of ET-1 levels. ET-1-induced Rho-kinase activity, calcium release and influx were increased by HHcy. Pre-treatment with indomethacin reversed enhanced responses to ET-1 in HHcy tissues, which were reduced also by a thromboxane A(2) receptor antagonist. Induced relaxation was reduced by BQ788, absent in endothelium-denuded arteries and was decreased in HHcy due to reduced bioavailability of NO. Increased ET(A) receptor density plays a fundamental role in endothelial injury induced by HHcy. ET-1 activation of ET(A) receptors in HHcy changed the balance between endothelium-derived relaxing and contracting factors, favouring enhanced contractility. British Journal of Pharmacology (2009) 157, 568-580; doi:10.1111/j.1476-5381.2009.00165.x; published online 9 April 2009 This article is part of a themed section on Endothelium in Pharmacology. For a list of all articles in this section see the end of this paper, or visit: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/121548564/issueyear?year=2009 . (AU)

FAPESP's process: 04/13683-0 - Coupling of stress of endoplasmatic reticule with oxidative stress in vascular cells via interaction between protein disulfide isomerase and NAD(p)H oxidase: role of thiol oxidoredutases
Grantee:Francisco Rafael Martins Laurindo
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants