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Inhibition of laser induced rats choroidal neovascularization by intravitreous injection of sEphB4-HSA.
Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) is a leading cause of central vision loss complicated with age-related macular degeneration. Although intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy is widely used in wet age-related macular degeneration, optimal treatment regimens for the disease are still under investigation. EphrinB2 and EphB4 regulate angiogenesis, and interruption of EphB4/ephrinB2 has been demonstrated to inhibit angiogenesis. In the current study, we studied the effects of soluble EphB4 (sEphB4) on laser induced CNV in a rat model by intravitreous injection and the underlying mechanism.Shikun He, Sha Ouyang, Xiaohua Li, Binyun Ma
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#33545845 2020/10/27
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Self-assembled VEGF-R2 targeting DNA aptamer-collagen fibers stimulate an angiogenic-like endothelial cell phenotype.
Vascularization of engineered tissue is one of the hallmark challenges of tissue engineering. Leveraging self-assembled nucleic acid-collagen complexes (NACCs), we mixed a VEGF-R2 targeting aptamer or its receptor agonist divalent assembly with type I collagen to assemble NACC microfibers. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) quickly remodeled these fibers into tubulogenic-like structures over 48 h. Moreover, NACCs made with the receptor agonist divalent aptamer assembly promoted enhanced expression of von Willebrand factor (vWF), angiopoietin-2 (ANGPT-2), and matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) by HUVECs as measured by either immunocytochemistry or ELISA. The findings suggest, endothelial cell phenotype was directed by both biochemical cues afforded by the agonist behavior of the divalent aptamer assembly as well as by the biophysical cues afforded by the fibrous topography. Collectively, these results support the development of an angiogenic endothelial cell phenotype stimulated by the VEGF-R2 agonist NACC fibers. Thus, the combination of engineered DNA aptamer nanotechnology and DNA-collagen complexation phenomena is a promising biofunctional natural scaffold material system for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications.Bryan D James, Josephine B Allen
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#33447243 2020/12/29
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Molecular Biomarkers of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration With Incomplete Response to Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Treatment.
The standard treatment for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) consists of intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF). However, for some patients, even maximal anti-VEGF treatment does not entirely suppress exudative activity. The goal of this study was to identify molecular biomarkers in nAMD with incomplete response to anti-VEGF treatment. Aqueous humor (AH) samples were collected from three groups of patients: 17 patients with nAMD responding incompletely to anti-VEGF (18 eyes), 17 patients affected by nAMD with normal treatment response (21 eyes), and 16 control patients without any retinopathy (16 eyes). Proteomic and multiplex analyses were performed on these samples. Proteomic analyses showed that nAMD patients with incomplete anti-VEGF response displayed an increased inflammatory response, complement activation, cytolysis, protein-lipid complex, and vasculature development pathways. Multiplex analyses revealed a significant increase of soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (sVCAM-1) [ = 0.001], interleukin-6 (IL-6) [ = 0.009], bioactive interleukin-12 (IL-12p40) [ = 0.03], plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 (PAI-1) [ = 0.004], and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) [ = 0.004] levels in incomplete responders in comparison to normal responders. Interestingly, the same biomarkers showed a high intercorrelation with r2 values between 0.58 and 0.94. In addition, we confirmed by AlphaLISA the increase of sVCAM-1 [ < 0.0001] and IL-6 [ = 0.043] in the incomplete responder group. Incomplete responders in nAMD are associated with activated angiogenic and inflammatory pathways. The residual exudative activity of nAMD despite maximal anti-VEGF treatment may be related to both angiogenic and inflammatory responses requiring specific adjuvant therapy. Data are available via ProteomeXchange with identifier PXD02247.Irmela Mantel, Angelica Borgo, Jacopo Guidotti, Edwige Forestier, Olga Kirsch, Yasmine Derradji, Patrice Waridel, Frédéric Burdet, Florence Mehl, Claude Schweizer, Raphaël Roduit
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#33323915 2020/12/16
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Paclitaxel Ameliorates Palmitate-Induced Injury in Mouse Podocytes.
BACKGROUND Palmitate, a common saturated free fatty acid, is increased in patients with diabetic nephropathy (DN). Excessive palmitate in kidney is known to cause proteinuria and fibrosis. Several studies have demonstrated that paclitaxel has anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory effects on kidney disease. However, whether paclitaxel can relieve podocyte injury is unclear. MATERIAL AND METHODS Immortalized mouse podocytes were used as an in vitro system. Palmitate was used to induce podocyte injury. Podocytes were divided into 4 groups: bovine serum albumin, palmitate, palmitate+1 nM paclitaxel, and palmitate+5 nM paclitaxel. The effects of paclitaxel on palmitate-induced podocyte injury were analyzed by western blot and real-time PCR. Intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and podocyte cytoskeletons were analyzed using CM-H2DCF-DA and phalloidin staining. RESULTS Paclitaxel restored downregulated expression of nephrin and synaptopodin and upregulated VEGF expression after injury induced by palmitate. Remarkably, palmitate-induced actin cytoskeleton rearrangement in podocytes was repaired by paclitaxel. Four endoplasmic reticulum stress markers, ATF-6alpha, Bip, CHOP, and spliced xBP1, were significantly increased in palmitate-treated podocytes compared with control podocytes. Such increases were decreased by paclitaxel treatment. Palmitate-induced ROS generation was ameliorated by paclitaxel. Elevated Nox4 expression was also improved by paclitaxel. Paclitaxel alleviated the expression levels of the antioxidant molecules, Nrf-2, HO-1, SOD-1, and SOD-2. The paclitaxel effects were accompanied by inhibition of the inflammatory cytokines, MCP-1, TNF-alpha, TNF-R2, and TLR4, as well as attenuation of the apoptosis markers, Bax, Bcl-2, and Caspase-3. Furthermore, paclitaxel suppressed the palmitate-induced fibrosis molecules, fibronectin and TGF-ß1. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that paclitaxel could be a therapeutic agent for treating palmitate-induced podocyte injury in DN.Seung Seob Son, Jeong Suk Kang, Eun Young Lee
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#33315740 2020/12/09
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Clinical features of RBC-coated IOL after breakthrough vitreous hemorrhage secondary to neovascular age-related macular degeneration.
To investigate the incidence and clinical features of red blood cell (RBC)-coated intraocular lens (IOL) in breakthrough vitreous hemorrhage (VH) with subretinal hemorrhage (SRH) secondary to neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD).Hyeong Min Kim, Yusuke Murakami, Se Joon Woo
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#33260857 2020/11/27
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Red Wine Extract Inhibits VEGF Secretion and Its Signaling Pathway in Retinal ARPE-19 Cells to Potentially Disrupt AMD.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative disease of the retina where the molecular mechanism involves the production of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a factor of poor prognosis of the progression of the disease. Previous studies have shown that resveratrol, a polyphenol of grapevines, can prevent VEGF secretion induced by stress from retinal cells. Considering the fundamental role played by VEGF in development and progression of AMD, we investigate the potential effect of red wine extract (RWE) on VEGF secretion and its signaling pathway in human retinal cells ARPE-19. To examine the effect of RWE in ARPE-19, a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the RWE was performed by HPLC MS/MS. We show for the first time that RWE decreased VEGF-A secretion from ARPE-19 cells and its protein expression in concentration-dependent manner. RWE-induced alteration in VEGF-A production is associated with a down of VEGF-receptor 2 (VEGF-R2) protein expression and its phosphorylated intracytoplasmic domain. Subsequently, the activation of kinase pathway is disturbing and RWE prevents the phosphorylation of MEK and ERK 1/2 in human retinal cells ARPE-19. Finally, this study sheds light on the interest that the use of polyphenolic cocktails could represent in a prevention strategy.Clarisse Cornebise, Flavie Courtaut, Marie Taillandier-Coindard, Josep Valls-Fonayet, Tristan Richard, David Monchaud, Virginie Aires, Dominique Delmas
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#33202532 2020/11/14
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Opioid Preconditioning Modulates Repair Responses to Prevent Renal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury.
Progression to renal damage by ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is the result of the dysregulation of various tissue damage repair mechanisms. Anesthetic preconditioning with opioids has been shown to be beneficial in myocardial IRI models. Our main objective was to analyze the influence of pharmacological preconditioning with opioids in renal function and expression of molecules involved in tissue repair and angiogenesis. Experimental protocol includes male rats with 45 min ischemia occluding the left renal hilum followed by 24 h of reperfusion with or without 60 min preconditioning with morphine/fentanyl. We analyzed serum creatinine and renal expression. We measured circulating and intrarenal VEGF. Immunohistochemistry for HIF-1 and Cathepsin D (CTD) and real-time PCR for angiogenic genes , , VEGF Receptor 2 (), , and were performed. These molecules are considered important effectors of tissue repair responses mediated by the development of new blood vessels. We observed a decrease in acute renal injury mediated by pharmacological preconditioning with opioids. Renal function in opioid preconditioning groups was like in the sham control group. Both anesthetics modulated the expression of HIF-1, VEGF, VEGF-R2 and CD31. Preconditioning negatively regulated CTD. Opioid preconditioning decreased injury through modulation of angiogenic molecule expression. These are factors to consider when establishing strategies in pathophysiological and surgical processes.Adriana Franco-Acevedo, Raquel Echavarria, Bibiana Moreno-Carranza, Cesar-Ivan Ortiz, David Garcia, Ricardo Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Oscar-Kurt Bitzer-Quintero, Eliseo Portilla-De Buen, Zesergio Melo
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#33191671 2020/11/16
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Anti-VEGF-R2 Aptamer and RGD Peptide Synergize in a Bifunctional Hydrogel for Enhanced Angiogenic Potential.
Hydrogels have gained interest for use in tissue regeneration and wound healing because of their absorbing and swelling properties as well as their ability to mimic the natural extracellular matrix. Their use in wound healing specifically may be in the form of a patch or wound dressing or they may be administered within the wound bed as a filler, gel in situ, to promote healing. Thiolated hyaluronic acid-polyethylene diacrylate (tHA-PEGDA) hydrogels are ideal for this purpose due to their short gelation times at physiological temperature and pH. But these hydrogels alone are not enough and require added components to gain bioactivity. In this work, RGD adhesion peptides and an antivascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGF-R2) DNA aptamer are incorporated into a tHA-PEGDA hydrogel to make a bifunctional hyaluronic acid hydrogel. RGD peptides promote attachment and growth of cells while the anti-VEGF-R2 DNA aptamer seems to improve cell viability, induce cell migration, and spur the onset of angiogenesis by tube formation by endothelial cells. This bifunctional hydrogel supports cell culture and has improved biological properties. The data suggest that these hydrogels can be used for advanced tissue regeneration applications such as in wound healing.Tanaya Roy, Bryan D James, Josephine B Allen
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#33080605 2020/10/20
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Can Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors and CD34 Expression Implement NICE (Narrow-Band Imaging International Colorectal Endoscopic) Classification in Colorectal Polypoid Lesion Diagnosis?
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a subfamily of growth factors involved in angiogenesis; CD34+ cells are normally found in endothelial progenitor cells and endothelial cells of blood vessels. Colonic adenomatous polyps may not always be completely removable endoscopically, and a preoperative diagnosis might still be necessary. The aim of the study was to evaluate whether VEGF-A, VEGF-C and CD34 mRNA expression along colorectal carcinogenesis steps can implement NICE (Narrow-Band Imaging International Colorectal Endoscopic) classification in the diagnosis of malignancy in colorectal polypoid lesions.Cesare Ruffolo, Francesco Ferrara, Elisabetta Trevellin, Ivana Cataldo, Caterina Fornasier, Anna Pozza, Marta Campo Dell'Orto, Imerio Angriman, Angelo Paolo Dei Tos, Romeo Bardini, Marco Massani, Andromachi Kotsafti, Marco Scarpa