Endothelial arginase II and atherosclerosis / 대한마취과학회지
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
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: 3-11, 2011.
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Dans Anglais
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| ID: wpr-171796
ABSTRACT
Atherosclerotic vascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developed countries. While it is a complex condition resulting from numerous genetic and environmental factors, it is well recognized that oxidized low-density lipoprotein produces pro-atherogenic effects in endothelial cells (ECs) by inducing the expression of adhesion molecules, stimulating EC apoptosis, inducing superoxide anion formation and impairing protective endothelial nitric oxide (NO) formation. Emerging evidence suggests that the enzyme arginase reciprocally regulates NO synthase and NO production by competing for the common substrate L-arginine. As oxidized LDL (OxLDL) results in arginase activation/upregulation, it appears to be an important contributor to endothelial dysfunction by a mechanism that involves substrate limitation for endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) and NO synthesis. Additionally, arginase enhances production of reactive oxygen species by eNOS. Arginase inhibition in hypercholesterolemic (ApoE-/-) mice or arginase II deletion (ArgII-/-) mice restores endothelial vasorelaxant function, reduces vascular stiffness and markedly reduces atherosclerotic plaque burden. Furthermore, arginase activation contributes to vascular changes including polyamine-dependent vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation and collagen synthesis. Collectively, arginase may play a key role in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerotic vascular disease.
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WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Arginase
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Arginine
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Maladies vasculaires
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Pays développés
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Collagène
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Espèces réactives de l'oxygène
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Apoptose
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Superoxydes
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Nitric oxide synthase
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Cellules endothéliales
Limites du sujet:
Animaux
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Année:
2011
Type:
Article
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