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1.
Vasc Med ; 17(2): 73-8, 2012 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22402936

RESUMO

The pathogenic mechanisms of thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO) are not entirely known and the imbalance of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) plays a role in vascular diseases. We evaluated the MMP-2 and MMP-9 circulating levels and their endogenous tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMP-1 and TIMP-2) in TAO patients with clinical manifestations. The study included 20 TAO patients (n = 10 female, n = 10 male) aged 38-59 years under clinical follow-up. The patients were classified into two groups: (1) TAO former smokers (n = 11) and (2) TAO active smokers (n = 9); the control group included normal volunteer non-smokers (n = 10) and active smokers without peripheral artery disease (n = 10). Patient plasma samples were used to analyze MMP-2 and MMP-9 levels using zymography, and TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 concentrations were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. The analysis of MMP-2/TIMP-2 and MMP-9/TIMP-1 ratios (which were used as indices of net MMP-2 and MMP-9 activity, respectively) showed significantly higher MMP-9/TIMP-1 ratios in TAO patients (p < 0.05). We found no significant differences in MMP-2/TIMP-2 ratios (p > 0.05). We found higher MMP-9 levels and decreased levels of TIMP-1 in the TAO groups (active smokers and former smokers), especially in active smokers compared with the other groups (all p < 0.05). MMP-2 and TIMP-2 were not significantly different in patients with TAO as compared to the control group (p > 0.05). In conclusion, our results showed increased MMP-9 and reduced TIMP-1 activity in TAO patients, especially in active smokers compared with non-TAO patients. These data suggest that smoke compounds could activate MMP-9 production or inhibit TIMP-1 activity.


Assuntos
Metaloproteinase 9 da Matriz/sangue , Tromboangiite Obliterante/enzimologia , Inibidor Tecidual de Metaloproteinase-1/sangue , Adulto , Biomarcadores/sangue , Brasil , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Regulação para Baixo , Eletroforese em Gel de Poliacrilamida , Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Metaloproteinase 2 da Matriz/sangue , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Fumar/efeitos adversos , Abandono do Hábito de Fumar , Prevenção do Hábito de Fumar , Tromboangiite Obliterante/sangue , Tromboangiite Obliterante/etiologia , Inibidor Tecidual de Metaloproteinase-2/sangue , Regulação para Cima
2.
Sci Total Environ ; 409(20): 4242-6, 2011 Sep 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21794897

RESUMO

Mercury (Hg) exposure is associated with disease conditions, including cardiovascular problems. Although the mechanisms implicated in these complications have not been precisely defined yet, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) may be involved. The gene encoding MMP-2 presents genetic polymorphisms which affect the expression and activity level of this enzyme. A common polymorphism of MMP-2 gene is the C(-1306)T (rs 243865), which is known to disrupt a Sp1-type promoter site (CCACC box), thus leading to lower promoter activity associated with the T allele. This study aimed at examining how this polymorphism affects the circulating MMP-2 levels and its endogenous inhibitor, the tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2) in 210 subjects environmentally exposed to Hg. Total blood and plasma Hg concentrations were determined by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). MMP-2 and TIMP-2 concentrations were measured in plasma samples by gelatin zymography and ELISA, respectively. Genotypes for the C(-1306)T polymorphism were determined by Taqman® Allele Discrimination assay. We found a positive association (p=0.0057) between plasma Hg concentrations and MMP-2/TIMP-2 (an index of net MMP-2 activity). The C(-1306)T polymorphism modified MMP-2 concentrations (p=0.0465) and MMP-2/TIMP-2 ratio (p=0.0060) in subjects exposed to Hg, with higher MMP-2 levels been found in subjects carrying the C allele. These findings suggest a significant interaction between the C(-1306)T polymorphism and Hg exposure, possibly increasing the risk of developing diseases in subjects with the C allele.


Assuntos
Exposição Ambiental/análise , Poluentes Ambientais/toxicidade , Metaloproteinase 2 da Matriz/sangue , Metaloproteinase 2 da Matriz/genética , Mercúrio/toxicidade , Polimorfismo Genético , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Brasil , Doenças Cardiovasculares/sangue , Doenças Cardiovasculares/induzido quimicamente , Doenças Cardiovasculares/genética , Poluentes Ambientais/sangue , Feminino , Genótipo , Humanos , Masculino , Mercúrio/sangue , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Risco , Inquéritos e Questionários , Inibidor Tecidual de Metaloproteinase-2/sangue , Adulto Jovem
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Clin Chim Acta ; 411(23-24): 1940-4, 2010 Dec 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20707992

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are involved in cardiac remodeling and are encoded by genes showing genetic polymorphisms that have functional implications. We examined whether MMP-9 genetic polymorphisms are associated with hypertension and with left ventricular (LV) remodeling in hypertensive patients. METHODS: We studied 173 hypertensive patients and 137 age, race and gender matched healthy controls. Heart echocardiography was performed in all patients and the following MMP-9 genetic polymorphisms were analyzed: C(-1562)T (rs3918242), -90 (CA)(14-24) (rs2234681) and Q279R (rs17576). Haplo.stats analysis was used to assess whether MMP-9 haplotypes are associated with hypertension. Linear regression analysis was performed to assess whether MMP-9 haplotypes affect LV mass index (LVMI) and other echocardiography parameters. RESULTS: MMP-9 -90 (CA)(14-24) "HH" genotype (H allele defined by number of CA repeats ≥21) was associated with hypertension (P=0.0085; OR=2.321, 95% confidence interval=1.250 to 4.309). While one MMP-9 haplotype ("C, H, Q") protects against LVMI and end-diastolic diameter increases due to remodeling (P=0.0490 and P=0.0367), another MMP-9 haplotype apparently has detrimental effects over both parameters in hypertensive patients ("T, H, Q", P=0.0015 and P=0.0057, respectively). CONCLUSION: Genetic polymorphisms in MMP-9 gene may modify the susceptibility of hypertensive patients to LV remodeling. Further studies are necessary to examine whether these polymorphisms affect clinical events in hypertensive patients.


Assuntos
Haplótipos , Hipertensão/complicações , Hipertensão/genética , Hipertrofia Ventricular Esquerda/complicações , Hipertrofia Ventricular Esquerda/genética , Metaloproteinase 9 da Matriz/genética , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Éxons/genética , Feminino , Regulação Enzimológica da Expressão Gênica , Frequência do Gene , Humanos , Hipertensão/diagnóstico por imagem , Hipertensão/enzimologia , Hipertrofia Ventricular Esquerda/enzimologia , Masculino , Repetições de Microssatélites/genética , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Polimorfismo de Nucleotídeo Único , Regiões Promotoras Genéticas/genética , Ultrassonografia
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Sci Total Environ ; 408(19): 4085-92, 2010 Sep 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20554312

RESUMO

Mercury (Hg) exposure causes health problems including cardiovascular diseases. Although precise mechanisms have not been precisely defined yet, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) may be involved. The gene encoding MMP-9 presents genetic polymorphisms which affect the expression and activity level of this enzyme. Two polymorphisms in the promoter region [C(-1562)T and (CA)(n)] are functionally relevant, and are implicated in several diseases. This study aimed at examining how these polymorphisms affect the circulating MMP-9 levels and its endogenous inhibitor, the tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) in 266 subjects environmentally exposed to Hg. Blood and plasma Hg concentrations were determined by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). MMP-9 and TIMP-1 concentrations were measured in plasma samples by gelatin zymography and ELISA, respectively. Genotypes for the C(-1562)T and the microsatellite (CA)(n) polymorphisms were determined. We found a positive association (P<0.05) between plasma Hg concentrations and MMP-9/TIMP-1 ratio (an index of net MMP-9 activity). When the subjects were divided into tertiles with basis on their plasma Hg concentrations, we found that the (CA)(n) polymorphism modified MMP-9 concentrations and MMP-9/TIMP-1 ratio in subjects with the lowest Hg concentrations (first tertile), with the highest MMP-9 levels being found in subjects with genotypes including alleles with 21 or more CA repeats (H alleles) (P<0.05). Conversely, this polymorphism had no effects on subjects with intermediate or high plasma Hg levels (second and third tertiles, respectively). The C(-1562)T polymorphism had no effects on MMP-9 levels. These findings suggest a significant interaction between the (CA)(n) polymorphism and low levels of Hg exposure, possibly increasing the risk of developing diseases in subjects with H alleles.


Assuntos
Exposição Ambiental/estatística & dados numéricos , Metaloproteinase 9 da Matriz/genética , Mercúrio/sangue , Polimorfismo de Nucleotídeo Único , Inibidor Tecidual de Metaloproteinase-1/sangue , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Metaloproteinase 9 da Matriz/sangue , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adulto Jovem
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DNA Cell Biol ; 29(4): 171-6, 2010 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20070154

RESUMO

Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a complication that may result from chronic hypertension. While nitric oxide (NO) deficiency has been associated with LVH, inconsistent results have been reported with regards to the association of endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) polymorphisms and LVH in hypertensive patients. This study aims to assess whether eNOS haplotypes are associated with LVH in hypertensive patients. This study included 101 healthy controls and 173 hypertensive patients submitted to echocardiography examination. Genotypes for three eNOS polymorphisms were determined: a single-nucleotide polymorphism in the promoter region (T-786C) and in exon 7 (Glu298Asp), and variable number of tandem repeats in intron 4. We found no significant association between eNOS genotypes and hypertension or with LVH (all p > 0.05). However, while we found two eNOS haplotypes associated with variable risk of hypertension (all p < 0.05), we found no significant associations between eNOS haplotypes and LVH (all p > 0.05), even after adjustment in multiple linear regression analysis. These findings suggest that eNOS haplotypes that have been associated with variable susceptibility to hypertension were not associated with LVH in hypertensive patients. Further studies are necessary to examine whether other genes downstream may interact with eNOS polymorphisms and predispose to LVH in hypertensive patients.


Assuntos
Cardiomegalia/genética , Predisposição Genética para Doença/genética , Haplótipos/genética , Hipertensão/genética , Óxido Nítrico Sintase Tipo III/genética , Adulto , Idoso , Envelhecimento/patologia , Pressão Sanguínea/fisiologia , Índice de Massa Corporal , Cardiomegalia/patologia , Ecocardiografia , Feminino , Frequência do Gene/genética , Genótipo , Ventrículos do Coração/patologia , Humanos , Lipídeos/sangue , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Repetições Minissatélites/genética , Polimorfismo Genético/genética , Polimorfismo de Nucleotídeo Único/genética , Caracteres Sexuais
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Eur J Pharmacol ; 627(1-3): 216-22, 2010 Feb 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19879865

RESUMO

Nicotine plays a role in smoking-associated cardiovascular diseases, and may upregulate matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9. We examined whether nicotine induces the release of MMP-2 and MMP-9 by rat smooth muscle cells (SMC), and whether doxycycline (non-selective MMP inhibitor) inhibits the vascular effects produced by nicotine. SMC were incubated with nicotine 0, 50, and 150 nM for 48 h. MMP-2 and MMP-9 levels in the cell supernatants were determined by gelatin zymography. The acute changes in mean arterial pressure caused by nicotine 2 micromol/kg (or saline) were assessed in rats pretreated with doxycycline (or saline). We also examined whether doxcycline (30 mg/Kg, i.p., daily) modifies the effects of nicotine (10mg/kg/day; 4 weeks) on the endothelium-dependent relaxations of rat aortic rings. Aortic MMP-2 levels were assessed by gelatin zymography. Aortic gelatinolytic activity was assessed using a gelatinolytic activity kit. MMP-2 and MMP-9 levels increased in the supernatant of SMC cells incubated with nicotine 150 nM (P<0.05) but not with 50 nM. Nicotine (2 micromol/kg) produced lower increases in the mean arterial pressure in rats pretreated with doxycycline than those found in rats pretreated with saline (26+/-4 vs. 37+/-4 mm Hg, respectively; P<0.05). Nicotine impaired of the endothelium-dependent responses to acetylcholine, and treatment with doxycycline increased the potency (pD2) by approximately 25% (P<0.05). While we found no significant differences in aortic MMP-2 levels, nicotine significantly increased gelatinolytic activity (P<0.05). These findings suggest that nicotine produces cardiovascular effects involving MMPs. It is possible that MMPs inhibition may counteract the effects produced by nicotine.


Assuntos
Sistema Cardiovascular/efeitos dos fármacos , Sistema Cardiovascular/enzimologia , Metaloproteinase 2 da Matriz/metabolismo , Metaloproteinase 9 da Matriz/metabolismo , Nicotina/toxicidade , Animais , Aorta/citologia , Aorta/enzimologia , Sistema Cardiovascular/citologia , Sistema Cardiovascular/metabolismo , Linhagem Celular , Doxiciclina/farmacologia , Células Endoteliais/efeitos dos fármacos , Células Endoteliais/patologia , Inibidores Enzimáticos/farmacologia , Inibidores de Metaloproteinases de Matriz , Miócitos de Músculo Liso/citologia , Miócitos de Músculo Liso/efeitos dos fármacos , Miócitos de Músculo Liso/metabolismo , Ratos , Fatores de Tempo
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J Clin Periodontol ; 37(2): 180-90, 2010 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19995403

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: This study aimed at comparing the levels of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-8, tissue Inhibitor of MMPs (TIMP)-1 and TIMP-2, Myeloperoxidase (MPO), and MMP-9 in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) of chronic periodontitis (CP) patients and controls at baseline and 3 months after non-surgical therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: GCF was collected from one site of 15 control subjects and 27 CP patients. MMP-8, MMP-9, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2 were determined by Enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay; different forms of MMP-9, by gelatin zymography; and MPO, colorimetrically. RESULTS: At baseline, higher levels of MMP-8, TIMP-2, MPO, and the 87 kDa-MMP-9 were found in patients compared with controls (p<0.001), and these molecules decreased after therapy (p<0.03). There were no differences between the groups with respect to the higher molecular forms of MMP-9 (180, 130, 92 kDa) or total MMP-9 at baseline. No differences were observed in TIMP-1 levels. In controls, decreased levels of TIMP-2 and the higher molecular forms of MMP-9 (180, 130, 92 kDa) were found 3 months after therapy compared with baseline (p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Higher levels of MMP-8, TIMP-2, MPO, and 87 kDa MMP-9 were found in the GCF of patients compared with controls, and these markers decreased 3 months after periodontal therapy.


Assuntos
Periodontite Crônica/enzimologia , Líquido do Sulco Gengival/enzimologia , Metaloproteinase 8 da Matriz/metabolismo , Metaloproteinase 9 da Matriz/metabolismo , Peroxidase/metabolismo , Inibidor Tecidual de Metaloproteinase-2/metabolismo , Adulto , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Periodontite Crônica/imunologia , Periodontite Crônica/terapia , Feminino , Gengiva/enzimologia , Líquido do Sulco Gengival/imunologia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Valores de Referência , Estatísticas não Paramétricas , Inibidor Tecidual de Metaloproteinase-1/metabolismo , Resultado do Tratamento
8.
Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol ; 105(4): 281-8, 2009 Oct.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19594729

RESUMO

Mercury (Hg) exposure causes health problems that may result from increased oxidative stress and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) levels. We investigated whether there is an association between the circulating levels of MMP-2, MMP-9, their endogenous inhibitors (the tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases; TIMPs) and the circulating Hg levels in 159 subjects environmentally exposed to Hg. Blood and plasma Hg were determined by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). MMP and TIMP concentrations were measured in plasma samples by gelatin zymography and ELISA respectively. Thiobarbituric acid-reactive species (TBARS) were measured in plasma to assess oxidative stress. Selenium (Se) levels were determined by ICP-MS because it is an antioxidant. The relations between bioindicators of Hg and the metalloproteinases levels were examined using multivariate regression models. While we found no relation between blood or plasma Hg and MMP-9, plasma Hg levels were negatively associated with TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 levels, and thereby with increasing MMP-9/TIMP-1 and MMP-2/TIMP-2 ratios, thus indicating a positive association between plasma Hg and circulating net MMP-9 and MMP-2 activities. These findings provide a new insight into the possible biological mechanisms of Hg toxicity, particularly in cardiovascular diseases.


Assuntos
Exposição Ambiental/efeitos adversos , Metaloproteinase 2 da Matriz/sangue , Metaloproteinase 9 da Matriz/sangue , Mercúrio/sangue , Mercúrio/toxicidade , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Brasil , Estudos Transversais , Eletroforese em Gel de Poliacrilamida , Exposição Ambiental/análise , Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estresse Oxidativo/efeitos dos fármacos , Análise de Regressão , Selênio/sangue , Substâncias Reativas com Ácido Tiobarbitúrico/análise , Substâncias Reativas com Ácido Tiobarbitúrico/metabolismo , Inibidor Tecidual de Metaloproteinase-1/sangue , Inibidor Tecidual de Metaloproteinase-2/sangue , Adulto Jovem
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Clin Chim Acta ; 403(1-2): 173-7, 2009 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19254704

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) predisposes to cardiovascular complications. Increased concentrations of pro-inflammatory mediators and imbalanced concentrations of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their inhibitors (TIMPs) may reflect the pathophysiology of MetS. We compared the circulating levels of MMPs, TIMPs, and inflammatory mediators in MetS patients with those found in healthy controls. METHODS: We studied 25 healthy subjects and 25 MetS patients. The plasma levels of pro-MMP-2 and pro-MMP-9 were determined by gelatin zymography. The plasma concentrations of MMP-8, MMP-3, TIMP-1, TIMP-2, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6), intercellular adhesion molecule (sICAM-1), and sP-selectin were measured by ELISA kits. RESULTS: We found higher sP-selectin, sICAM-1, MCP-1, and IL-6 (all P<0.05) concentrations in MetS patients compared with healthy controls. No differences in pro-MMP-2, MMP-3, and TIMP-2 levels were found (all P>0.05). However, we found higher pro-MMP-9, MMP-8, and TIMP-1 levels in MetS patients compared with healthy controls (all P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Patients with MetS have increased circulating concentrations of pro-MMP-9, MMP-8, and TIMP-1 that are associated with increased concentrations of pro-inflammatory mediators and adhesion molecules. These findings suggest that MMPs may have a role in the increased cardiovascular risk of MetS patients. Pharmacological interventions targeting MMPs, especially MMP-9 and MMP-8 deserve further investigation in MetS patients.


Assuntos
Inflamação/sangue , Metaloproteinase 8 da Matriz/sangue , Metaloproteinase 9 da Matriz/sangue , Síndrome Metabólica/sangue , Biomarcadores/sangue , Biomarcadores/metabolismo , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Quimiocina CCL2/sangue , Quimiocina CCL2/metabolismo , Feminino , Humanos , Inflamação/metabolismo , Molécula 1 de Adesão Intercelular/sangue , Molécula 1 de Adesão Intercelular/metabolismo , Interleucina-6/sangue , Interleucina-6/metabolismo , Masculino , Metaloproteinase 8 da Matriz/metabolismo , Metaloproteinase 9 da Matriz/metabolismo , Síndrome Metabólica/metabolismo , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Selectinas/sangue , Selectinas/metabolismo , Inibidor Tecidual de Metaloproteinase-1/sangue , Inibidor Tecidual de Metaloproteinase-1/metabolismo , Inibidor Tecidual de Metaloproteinase-2/sangue , Inibidor Tecidual de Metaloproteinase-2/metabolismo
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