Nitric Oxide - Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Therapeutic Implications

1995 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Molecular Biology ◽  
Therapeutic Implications

Abstract 18060: TRAIL Promotes Angiogenesis and Ischemia-Induced Neovascularisation via NOX4, H2O2 and Nitric Oxide-Dependent Mechanisms

Circulation ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 130 (suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Belinda A Di Bartolo ◽  
Sian P Cartland ◽  
Leonel Prado-Lourenco ◽  
Nor Saadah M Azahri ◽  
Thuan Thai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Angiogenic Factor ◽  
Tubule Formation ◽  
Nitric Oxide Synthase Inhibitor ◽  
Therapeutic Implications ◽  
Synthase Inhibitor ◽  
Oxide Synthase ◽  
First Time

Background: Angiogenesis and neovascularization are essential processes that follow ischemia insults. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) not only induces endothelial cell (EC) death and inhibits angiogenesis, but also promotes EC migration, invasion and proliferation in vitro . These seemingly opposite effects make its role in angiogenesis in vivo unclear. Using TRAIL -/- and wild-type mice, we sought to determine the role of TRAIL in angiogenesis and neovascularisation. We also sought mechanisms in vitro . Methods and Results: Reduced vascularisation assessed by real-time in vivo 3D Vevo ultrasound imaging and CD31 staining was observed in TRAIL -/- mice 28 d after hindlimb ischemia. Moreover, reduced capillary formation and increased apoptosis was evident in TRAIL -/- muscles even at 3 d after ischemic surgery. We have previously shown that fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2), a potent angiogenic factor, regulates TRAIL gene expression in vascular smooth muscle cells. Indeed, FGF-2 also regulates TRAIL expression in ECs, and FGF-2-inducible proliferation, migration and tubule formation was inhibited with siRNA targeting TRAIL. Notably, both FGF-2 and TRAIL significantly increased NOX4 expression. TRAIL-inducible angiogenic activity in ECs was inhibited with siRNAs targeting NOX4, and consistent with these, NOX4 mRNA was reduced in 3 d ischemic hindlimbs of TRAIL -/- mice. TRAIL stimulated intracellular H 2 O 2 levels in ECs, and TRAIL-inducible proliferation, migration and tubule formation was inhibited with not only PEG-catalase, a H 2 O 2 scavenger, but also blocked with L-NAME, a nitric oxide synthase inhibitor. Conclusions: This is the first demonstration showing that TRAIL promotes angiogenesis in vivo . We show for the first time that the TRAIL stimulates NOX4 expression to mediate nitric oxide-dependent angiogenic effects. This has significant therapeutic implications such that TRAIL may improve the angiogenic response to ischemia and increase perfusion recovery in patients with CVD and diabetes.

scholarly journals Statin-Induced Nitric Oxide Signaling: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 2051 ◽  
Author(s):  
Armita Mahdavi Gorabi ◽  
Nasim Kiaie ◽  
Saeideh Hajighasemi ◽  
Maciej Banach ◽  
Peter E. Penson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Atherosclerotic Plaques ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Therapeutic Implications ◽  
Nitric Oxide Signaling ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Signaling Mechanisms ◽  
Neurological Injuries

In addition to their cholesterol-lowering effects, statins are associated with pleiotropic effects including improvements in heart failure (HF), reduced blood pressure, prevention of the rupture of atherosclerotic plaques and improved angiogenesis. In addition to these cardiovascular benefits, statins have been implicated in the treatment of neurological injuries, cancer, sepsis, and cirrhosis. These cholesterol-independent beneficial effects of statins are predominantly mediated through signaling pathways leading to increased production and bioavailability of nitric oxide (NO). In this review, the mechanistic pathways and therapeutic effects of statin-mediated elevations of NO are described and discussed.

Understanding the molecular biology of myeloma and its therapeutic implications

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 603-617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin D Boyd ◽  
Charlotte Pawlyn ◽  
Gareth J Morgan ◽  
Faith E Davies
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Biology ◽  
Therapeutic Implications
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