MiR-126 overexpression inhibits high glucose-induced migration and tube formation of rhesus macaque choroid-retinal endothelial cells by obstructing VEGFA and PIK3R2

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 653-663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Zhi Yang ◽  
Jin Yang ◽  
Li-Ping Xue ◽  
Li-Bo Xiao ◽  
Yan Li
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Rhesus Macaque ◽  
High Glucose ◽  
Tube Formation ◽  
Retinal Endothelial Cells

scholarly journals Celastrol inhibits the proliferation and angiogenesis of high glucose-induced human retinal endothelial cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Fang ◽  
Xiaoke Chang
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
High Glucose ◽  
Microvascular Complications ◽  
Tube Formation ◽  
Immunofluorescence Assay ◽  
Retinal Endothelial Cells ◽  
Vegf Signaling ◽  
Qpcr Analysis ◽  
Vegf Signaling Pathway

Abstract Background Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the most common microvascular complications of diabetes. Celastrol plays a certain role in the improvement of various diabetes complications. Therefore, this study aimed to explore whether celastrol inhibited the proliferation and angiogenesis of high glucose (HG)-induced human retinal endothelial cells (hRECs) by down-regulating the HIF1/VEGF signaling pathway. Methods The viability and proliferation of hRECs treated with glucose, celastrol or dimethyloxallyl glycine (DMOG) were analyzed by MTT assay. The invasion and tube formation ability of hRECs treated with glucose, celastrol or DMOG were in turn detected by transwell assay and tube formation assay. The expression of HIF1α and VEGF in hRECs after indicated treatment was analyzed by Western blot analysis and RT-qPCR analysis and ICAM-1 expression in hRECs after indicated treatment was detected by immunofluorescence assay Results HG induction promoted the proliferation, invasion and tube formation ability and increased the expression of HIF-1α and VEGF of hRECs, which were gradually suppressed by celastrol changing from 0.5 to 2.0 μM. DMOG was regarded as a HIF1α agonist, which attenuated the effect of celastrol on HG-induced hRECs. Conclusion Celastrol inhibited the proliferation and angiogenesis of HG-induced hRECs by down-regulating the HIF1α/VEGF signaling pathway.

scholarly journals The Anti-Inflammatory Effect of the β1-Adrenergic Receptor Antagonist Metoprolol on High Glucose Treated Human Microvascular Retinal Endothelial Cells

Cells ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Giovanni Giurdanella ◽  
Anna Longo ◽  
Alfio Distefano ◽  
Melania Olivieri ◽  
Martina Cristaldi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
High Glucose ◽  
Cellular Response ◽  
Tube Formation ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Vegf Mrna ◽  
Blood Retinal Barrier ◽  
Retinal Endothelial Cells ◽  
Angiogenic Potential ◽  
Ros Accumulation

Hyperglycemia-induced impairment of the blood-retinal barrier represents the main pathological event in diabetic retinopathy that is elicited by a reduced cellular response to an accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and increased inflammation. The purpose of the study was to evaluate whether the selective β1-adrenoreceptor (β1-AR) antagonist metoprolol could modulate the inflammatory response to hyperglycemic conditions. For this purpose, human retinal endothelial cells (HREC) were treated with normal (5 mM) or high glucose (25 mM, HG) in the presence of metoprolol (10 μM), epinephrine (1 μM), or both compounds. Metoprolol prevented both the HG-induced reduction of cell viability (MTT assays) and the modulation of the angiogenic potential of HREC (tube formation assays) reducing the TNF-α, IL-1β, and VEGF mRNA levels (qRT-PCR). Moreover, metoprolol prevented the increase in phospho-ERK1/2, phospho-cPLA2, COX2, and protein levels (Western blot) as well as counteracting the translocation of ERK1/2 and cPLA2 (high-content screening). Metoprolol reduced ROS accumulation in HG-stimulated HREC by activating the anti-oxidative cellular response mediated by the Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. In conclusion, metoprolol exerted a dual effect on HG-stimulated HREC, decreasing the activation of the pro-inflammatory ERK1/2/cPLA2/COX2 axis, and counteracting ROS accumulation by activating the Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway.

scholarly journals Sulodexide reduces glucose induced senescence in human retinal endothelial cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Gericke ◽  
K. Suminska-Jasińska ◽  
A. Bręborowicz
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
High Glucose ◽  
Glucose Concentration ◽  
Chronic Exposure ◽  
Replicative Senescence ◽  
Population Doubling ◽  
Population Doubling Time ◽  
High Glucose Concentration ◽  
Retinal Endothelial Cells

AbstractChronic exposure of retinal endothelium cells to hyperglycemia is the leading cause of diabetic retinopathy. We evaluated the effect of high glucose concentration on senescence in human retinal endothelial cells (HREC) and modulation of that effect by Sulodexide. Experiments were performed on HREC undergoing in vitro replicative senescence in standard medium or medium supplemented with glucose 20 mmol/L (GLU) or mannitol 20 mnol/L (MAN). Effect of Sulodexide 0.5 LRU/mL (SUL) on the process of HREC senescence was studied. Glucose 20 mmol/L accelerates senescence of HREC: population doubling time (+ 58%, p < 0.001) β-galactosidase activity (+ 60%, p < 0.002) intracellular oxidative stress (+ 65%, p < 0.01), expression of p53 gene (+ 118%, p < 0.001). Senescent HREC had also reduced transendothelial electrical resistance (TEER) (− 30%, p < 0.001). Mannitol 20 mmol/L used in the same scenario as glucose did not induce HREC senescence. In HREC exposed to GLU and SUL, the senescent changes were smaller. HREC, which became senescent in the presence of GLU, demonstrated higher expression of genes regulating the synthesis of Il6 and VEGF-A, which was reflected by increased secretion of these cytokines (IL6 + 125%, p < 0.001 vs control and VEGF-A + 124% p < 0.001 vs control). These effects were smaller in the presence of SUL, and additionally, an increase of TEER in the senescent HREC was observed. Chronic exposure of HREC to high glucose concentration in medium accelerates their senescence, and that process is reduced when the cells are simultaneously exposed to Sulodexide. Additionally, Sulodexide decreases the secretion of IL6 and VEGF-A from senescent HREC and increases their TEER.

scholarly journals High Glucose Disrupts Mitochondrial Morphology in Retinal Endothelial Cells

2010 ◽  
Vol 177 (1) ◽  
pp. 447-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle Trudeau ◽  
Anthony J.A. Molina ◽  
Wen Guo ◽  
Sayon Roy
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
High Glucose ◽  
Mitochondrial Morphology ◽  
Retinal Endothelial Cells

scholarly journals Distinct downstream signaling and the roles of VEGF and PlGF in high glucose-mediated injuries of human retinal endothelial cells in culture

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanzhen Jiao ◽  
Jia-Fu Ji ◽  
Wenwen Xu ◽  
Wenjuan Bu ◽  
Yuanjie Zheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
High Glucose ◽  
Apoptotic Cell ◽  
Apoptotic Cell Death ◽  
Blood Retinal Barrier ◽  
Western Blots ◽  
Retinal Endothelial Cells ◽  
Protein Levels

Abstract Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and placental growth factor (PlGF) plays a crucial role in breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier due to hyperpermeability in diabetic retinopathy (DR). However, the distinct signaling driven by VEGF and PlGF in the pathogenesis of DR remains unclear. In this study, we investigated VEGF- and PlGF- related signaling pathways and their roles in cultured human microvascular retinal endothelial cells (hRECs) under high glucose conditions (HG; 25 mM). Apoptotic cell death was evaluated, and FITC conjugated bovine serum albumin across monolayer hRECs served as an index of permeability. Western blots were used to assess the protein levels of VEGF and PlGF, as well as the phosphorylation of p38MAPK, STAT1 and Erk1/2. Knockdown of VEGF and PlGF was performed by using siRNA. Following HG treatment, increases of VEGF and PlGF as well as PKC activity were detected in hRECs. Increased phosphorylations of p38MAPKThr180/Thr182, STAT1Ser727, and Erk1/2Tyr202/Tyr185 as well as VEGFR1Tyr1213 and VEGFR2Tyr1175 were also detected in HG-treated hRECs. Inhibition of PKC activity by Go 6976 prevented HG-induced increases of phosphor-Erk1/2 and nitric oxide synthase (NOS1) expressions as well as hyperpermeability, whereas inhibition of p38MAPK pathway by SB203580 selectively suppressed activation of STAT1 and decreased apoptotic cell death under HG conditions. Moreover, VEGF knockdown predominantly inhibited activation of VEGFR2, and phosphorylation of p38MAPK and STAT1, as well as apoptotic cell death in HG-treated hRECs. Nevertheless, PlGF knockdown mainly suppressed phosphorylation of VEGFR1, PKC, and Erk1/2, as well as NOS1 expressions and hyperpermeability. Taken together, we provide evidence demonstrating that HG-induced elevation of PlGF is responsible for hyperpermeability mainly through increasing activation of PKC-Erk1/2-NOS axis via VEGFR1, while HG-induced elevation of VEGF is associated with induction of apoptotic cell death mainly through increasing activation of p38MAPK/STAT1 signaling via VEGFR2.

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