The expression of cyclooxygenase-2 in human umbilical vein endothelial cell culture from preeclampsia.
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ABSTRACT
We have shown the HUVEC from normal pregnancy contained COX-1 protein but not COX-2 protein and released 6-keto-PGF1 alpha 277 +/- 5 ng/ml (for 24 h). In contrast, HUVEC from preeclampsia contained both COX-1 and COX-2 protein and released significantly lesser amounts of 6-keto-PGF1 alpha (159 +/- 8 ng/ml for 24 h; p < 0.05). Thus, COX-2 is expressed in HUVEC from preeclampsia but not in normal pregnancy and affects the release of prostacyclin suggesting the involvement of COX-2 in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. The development of selective inhibitors of COX-2 may have a potential role in prevention and treatment of preeclampsia.
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Peroxidases
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Pré-Eclâmpsia
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Veias Umbilicais
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Gravidez
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Endotélio Vascular
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Células Cultivadas
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Western Blotting
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Prostaglandina-Endoperóxido Sintases
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
1999
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