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Biomaterials ; 34(22): 5670-6, 2013 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23623426

RESUMO

Recent findings on the role of circulating histone proteins in mediating acute lung injury prompted us to investigate whether there is a specific mechanism for accumulation of histones in the lungs. Binding sites for polycations are already known in the vasculature of the lungs, and we postulated that these could also be involved in histone accumulation, since histones have a high content of positively charged amino acids. Using a histone-coated colloid of a radiolabelled nanocomposite to track histone biodistribution with imaging techniques, it was found that histones bind avidly in the lungs of rabbits after intravenous injection. Blocking experiments with competing polycations in vivo characterised histone lung binding as dependent on a charge interaction with microvessel polyanions. Pretreatment of rabbits with a specific heparinase confirmed that the lung binding sites consist of heparan sulphate in the endothelial glycocalyx. A range of heparan sulphate analogues was accordingly shown to prevent histone accumulation in the lungs by neutralising histones in blood. These findings provide a rational basis for the design of polyanions that can prevent accumulation of cytotoxic histones in the lungs and thereby intervene at an early key step in the development of acute lung injury.


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Capilares/metabolismo , Glicocálix/metabolismo , Heparitina Sulfato/metabolismo , Histonas/metabolismo , Pulmão/irrigação sanguínea , Pulmão/metabolismo , Animais , Anticorpos Neutralizantes/metabolismo , Sítios de Ligação , Bovinos , Eletroforese em Gel de Poliacrilamida , Heparina Liase/metabolismo , Nanopartículas , Poliaminas/metabolismo , Polieletrólitos , Polissacarídeos/metabolismo , Ligação Proteica , Coelhos , Distribuição Tecidual
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Biomaterials ; 34(6): 1732-8, 2013 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23218595

RESUMO

Diagnostic imaging of the blood perfusion of the lungs is currently performed using particles of macro-aggregated albumin, which are mechanically arrested at limiting diameters of the capillary bed. While the proportion of blood flow obstructed is typically very low and temporary, it would seem more desirable to image lung perfusion in patients using a non-obstructive method, and using materials that avoid biological hazards. We have characterised the in vitro and in vivo properties of a colloid of a cationised radiolabelled nanocomposite. The nanoparticles comprise a Technetium-99m core encapsulated in graphitic carbon, and coated with low molecular weight poly-lysine to provide a strong charge-based affinity for the endothelial glycocalyx of the lung. Following intravenous injection in rabbits and cats, the nanoparticles rapidly distribute and localise in the lungs, thus enabling gamma camera imaging of lung perfusion. Repeat administration of this colloid in both species over several weeks indicates favourable biocompatibility.


Assuntos
Pulmão/anatomia & histologia , Nanopartículas , Cátions , Coloides , Humanos , Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura , Tomografia Computadorizada de Emissão de Fóton Único
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