scholarly journals In vivo evidence of angiogenesis inhibition by β2-glycoprotein I subfractions in the chorioallantoic membrane of chicken embryos

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
C.M. Baldavira ◽  
L.F. Gomes ◽  
L.T. De La Cruz ◽  
D.A. Maria ◽  
V.L. Capelozzi
Keyword(s):  
Chorioallantoic Membrane ◽  
Chicken Embryos ◽  
Angiogenesis Inhibition ◽  
Glycoprotein I

scholarly journals Selective Binding of Lectins to Embryonic Chicken Vasculature

2003 ◽  
Vol 51 (5) ◽  
pp. 597-604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahla M. Jilani ◽  
Thomas J. Murphy ◽  
Shelley N.M. Thai ◽  
Anne Eichmann ◽  
Jackelyn A. Alva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lens Culinaris ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Chorioallantoic Membrane ◽  
Experimental System ◽  
In Ovo ◽  
Additional Advantage ◽  
Chicken Embryos ◽  
Lens Culinaris Agglutinin ◽  
Embryonic Chicken

Chicken embryos are an excellent model system for studies related to vascular morphogenesis. Development in ovo allows manipulations otherwise difficult in mammals, and the use of chicken-quail chimeras offers an additional advantage to this experimental system. Furthermore, the chicken chorioallantoic membrane has been extensively used for in vivo assays of angiogenesis. Surprisingly, few markers are available for a comprehensive visualization of the vasculature. Here we report the use of lectins for identification of embryonic chicken blood vessels. Nine lectins were evaluated using intravascular perfusion and directly on sections. Our results indicate that Lens culinaris agglutinin, concanavalin A, and wheat germ agglutinin can be used effectively for visualization of vessels of early chicken embryos (E2.5-E4). At later developmental stages, Lens culinaris agglutinin is a better choice because it displays equal affinity for the endothelia of arteries, veins, and capillaries. The findings presented here expand our understanding of lectin specificity in the endothelium of avian species and provide information as to the use of these reagents to obtain comprehensive labeling of the embryonic and chorioallantoic membrane vasculature.

Quantitative Analysis of Angiogenesis Inhibition by Cleaved High Molecular Weight Kininogen Using VESGEN.

Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 3907-3907
Author(s):  
Daniela Ribita ◽  
Benjamin Zlotoff ◽  
Terri L. McKay ◽  
Daniel J. Gedeon ◽  
Alan G. Hylton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
High Molecular Weight ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor ◽  
Chorioallantoic Membrane ◽  
High Molecular Weight Kininogen ◽  
Vascular Tree ◽  
Angiogenesis Inhibition ◽  
Major Vessel ◽  
Vascular Trees

Abstract Angiogenesis requires specific molecular regulation of complex vascular branching morphology. The cleaved form of high molecular weight kininogen (HKa) has been shown to cause apoptosis of proliferating endothelial cells, and inhibit angiogenesis in vivo. However, critical morphological effects of HKa on the complex branching morphology of angiogenic vascular trees have not been defined. We used the quail chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) angiogenesis assay, in which angiogenesis agonists or antagonists cause uniform perturbation of angiogenesis throughout the entire vascular tree, to assess the effects of HKa on branching morphology. HKa (1.56 to 50 micrograms) was applied uniformly to the CAM, and its effect on angiogenesis determined after 24 hours of incubation. VESGEN vascular analysis software, currently under development at NASA Glenn Research Center, was used to quantify major vessel parameters in low-magnification images of vascular trees automatically extracted by VESGEN. Results derived from qualitative observation and initial quantification of two experiments demonstrates that HKa significantly inhibits vascular growth. Vessel length density (Lv) and branch point density (Br) in CAM specimens treated with 25 micrograms of HKa decreased by 23% and 31% respectively (24 ± 1 cm/cm2 and 441 ± 43 /cm2, compared to 31 ± 0 cm/cm2 and 677 ± 51 /cm2 in vehicle-treated controls; mean +/− S.E. for n = 3). The fractal dimension (Df) of skeletonized vascular images is a highly sensitive indicator of vessel density that ranges from 1.35 for strong angiogenesis inhibition, to 1.40 and 1.48 for controls and strong angiogenesis stimulation, respectively. Df decreased to 1.35 ± 0.01 in the HKa-treated specimens, relative to 1.39 ± 0.00 in controls. However, thickening of large vessels in response to HKa resulted in a virtually equivalent vessel area density (Av) of 0.167 ± 0.012 cm2/cm2, relative to 0.174 ± 0.015 cm2/cm2 in controls. Further studies of the site-specific effects of HKa on branching morphology within the vascular tree are in progress. These results demonstrate that the antiangiogenic effects of HKa result in a unique antiangiogenic ’fingerprint’ vascular morphology in comparison to other angiogenesis inhibitors that include transforming growth factor-β1 and angiostatin.

Anti-β2 Glycoprotein I Antibodies Cause Inflammation and Recruit Dendritic Cells in Platelet Clearance

2001 ◽  
Vol 86 (11) ◽  
pp. 1257-1263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Attilio Bondanza ◽  
Angelo Manfredi ◽  
Valérie Zimmermann ◽  
Matteo Iannacone ◽  
Angela Tincani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dendritic Cells ◽  
Inflammatory Responses ◽  
Glycoprotein I ◽  
Activated Platelets ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Per Se ◽  
Antigen Presenting ◽  
Antiinflammatory Cytokine

SummaryScavenger phagocytes are mostly responsible for the in vivo clearance of activated or senescent platelets. In contrast to other particulate substrates, the phagocytosis of platelets does not incite pro-inflammatory responses in vivo. This study assessed the contribution of macrophages and dendritic cells (DCs) to the clearance of activated platelets. Furthermore, we verified whether antibodies against the β2 Glycoprotein I (β2GPI), which bind to activated platelets, influence the phenomenon. DCs did not per se internalise activated platelets. In contrast, macrophages efficiently phagocytosed platelets. In agreement with the uneventful nature of the clearance of platelets in vivo, phagocytosing macrophages did not release IL-1β, TNF-α or IL-10. β2GPI bound to activated platelets and was required for their recognition by anti-ββ2GPI antibodies. DCs internalised platelets opsonised by anti-ββ2GPI antibodies. The phagocytosis of opsonised platelets determined the release of TNF-α and IL-1β by DCs and macrophages. Phagocytosing macrophages, but not DCs, secreted the antiinflammatory cytokine IL-1β0. We conclude that anti-ββ2GPI antibodies cause inflammation during platelet clearance and shuttle platelet antigens to antigen presenting DCs.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF CORTISONE ON EXPERIMENTAL VIRAL INFECTION

1966 ◽  
Vol 123 (2) ◽  
pp. 309-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Marilyn Smart ◽  
Edwin D. Kilbourne
Keyword(s):  
Chick Embryo ◽  
Inflammatory Response ◽  
Chorioallantoic Membrane ◽  
Allantoic Fluid ◽  
Influenza Viruses ◽  
Present System ◽  
Interferon Production ◽  
Hydrocortisone Administration ◽  
Experimental Viral Infection

A comparative study was undertaken of the pathogenesis of infection of the allantoic sac of the chick embryo with three influenza viruses of differing virulence, and of the influence of hydrocortisone on the course of infection. Judged on the basis of earlier onset and greater degree of inflammatory response and diminished survival time of infected embryos, Mel. and Lee viruses were markedly more virulent than PR8, despite the earlier appearance of virus in PR8-infected embryos. Interferon appeared first and in greater quantity in the allantoic fluid of Lee-infected embryos and latest with PR8 infection. Thus, there was no correlation of avirulence and better interferon production with the viruses under study in the present system. Furthermore, evidence obtained suggested that Lee virus ("virulent") was most susceptible to interferon action, and also that viral synthesis in the chorioallantoic membrane with PR8 ("avirulent") persisted after the appearance of interferon. The injection of hydrocortisone within 2 hr of the initiation of infection delayed the synthesis of all three viruses; had no significant effect upon the inflammatory response; and transiently inhibited the synthesis of interferon, while prolonging the survival of Lee- and Mel.-infected embryos. Late administration of hydrocortisone suppresses both the inflammatory response and the production of interferon. Only in the case of Lee virus infection did hydrocortisone administration lead to augmentation of final yields of virus with the low infection multiplicity employed in the present experiments. It is postulated that Lee virus is a better inducer of interferon because its infectivity in vivo is more rapidly inactivated. As a consequence synthesis of Lee virus is more under the control of endogenous interferon than is the case with PR8 or Mel. virus. Therefore, inhibition of interferon synthesis with hydrocortisone has a greater influence on final yields of Lee virus.

The Use of the Chorioallantoic Membrane (CAM) of the Embryonic Chick for the Direct Assessment of Implant Toxicity

1985 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-266
Author(s):  
P.P. Monro ◽  
D.P. Knight ◽  
W.S. Pringle ◽  
D.M. Fyfe ◽  
J.R. Shearer
Keyword(s):  
Chorioallantoic Membrane ◽  
In Vitro Techniques ◽  
Implant Materials ◽  
Metal Foils ◽  
Complex Interactions ◽  
Cobalt Nickel ◽  
Histological Criteria ◽  
Fluid Environment

The toxicity of implant materials requires investigation prior to clinical use. We have developed a method where materials are directly applied to the chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) of 9-day-old chick embryos and toxicity is assessed using histological criteria. We evaluated the method using metal foils. The number and organisation of fibroblasts seemed to be the most useful criteria for assessing metal toxicity. Differences were greatest after 10 days of culture on the CAM. The method is sensitive enough to enable us to discriminate between the less toxic aluminium and titanium and the highly toxic cobalt, nickel and tungsten. The proposed method has advantages over in vitro techniques which provide an abnormal fluid environment and in which the more complex interactions that are possible between implant materials and tissue in vivo cannot be modelled.

scholarly journals The Role of Pre-Clinical 3-Dimensional Models of Osteosarcoma

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (15) ◽  
pp. 5499
Author(s):  
Hannah L. Smith ◽  
Stephen A. Beers ◽  
Juliet C. Gray ◽  
Janos M. Kanczler
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Chorioallantoic Membrane ◽  
3D Models ◽  
In Ovo ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
3 Dimensional ◽  
In Vivo Animal Models

Treatment for osteosarcoma (OS) has been largely unchanged for several decades, with typical therapies being a mixture of chemotherapy and surgery. Although therapeutic targets and products against cancer are being continually developed, only a limited number have proved therapeutically active in OS. Thus, the understanding of the OS microenvironment and its interactions are becoming more important in developing new therapies. Three-dimensional (3D) models are important tools in increasing our understanding of complex mechanisms and interactions, such as in OS. In this review, in vivo animal models, in vitro 3D models and in ovo chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) models, are evaluated and discussed as to their contribution in understanding the progressive nature of OS, and cancer research. We aim to provide insight and prospective future directions into the potential translation of 3D models in OS.

Magnetic resonance imaging (1H) and spectroscopy (1H, 31P) of growing chicken embryos

1993 ◽  
Vol 73 (4) ◽  
pp. 953-965 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Lirette ◽  
Z. Liu ◽  
D. C. Crober ◽  
R. A. Towner ◽  
U. M. Oehler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nmr Spectroscopy ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Nmr Spectra ◽  
Surface Coil ◽  
Nmr Imaging ◽  
Chicken Embryos ◽  
H Nmr ◽  
Imaging And Spectroscopy ◽  
Two Peaks

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) imaging and spectroscopy techniques were used to observe in vivo anatomical and metabolite changes, respectively, in developing chicken embryos. Proton (1H) NMR images of the eggs revealed major changes in yolk shape from day 2 to day 6. Embryos were visible from day 6 to hatching, and good embryonic anatomical images were obtained. Two peaks were observed from 1H-NMR spectroscopy of fertilized eggs: one for lipid methylene protons, and one for water protons. Water peak to lipid peak ratios did not vary significantly (P > 0.05) from day 2 to day 21 of incubation. Localized 31P-NMR spectra of developing embryos were obtained with either a 31P surface coil or a double-tuned 31P/1H volume coil. The surface-coil method gave a greater signal to noise ratio by a factor of four. The 31P-NMR spectra indicated two peaks at day 2; these were attributed to phosphomonoesters and phosphodiesters. The three peaks characteristic of ATP appeared on day 11 and increased in size until hatching. From day 19, phosphocreatine was detectable. There appeared to be a good correlation between 31P-metabolite changes detected by in vivo 31P-NMR spectroscopy and literature values for biochemical analyses of developing chicken embryos. The advantage in using NMR imaging and spectroscopy techniques is that anatomical and metabolic changes can be obtained in vivo, non-invasively and repeatedly as an embryo develops. Key words: NMR, MRI, embryo, poultry

scholarly journals Novel Nargenicin A1 Analog Inhibits Angiogenesis by Downregulating the Endothelial VEGF/VEGFR2 Signaling and Tumoral HIF-1α/VEGF Pathway

Biomedicines ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 252
Author(s):  
Jang Mi Han ◽  
Ye Seul Choi ◽  
Dipesh Dhakal ◽  
Jae Kyung Sohng ◽  
Hye Jin Jung
Keyword(s):  
Capillary Tube ◽  
Umbilical Vein ◽  
Hypoxia Inducible Factor ◽  
Chorioallantoic Membrane ◽  
Tube Formation ◽  
Ags Cells ◽  
Vegf Pathway ◽  
Vegfr2 Signaling

Targeting angiogenesis is an attractive strategy for the treatment of angiogenesis-related diseases, including cancer. We previously identified 23-demethyl 8,13-deoxynargenicin (compound 9) as a novel nargenicin A1 analog with potential anticancer activity. In this study, we investigated the antiangiogenic activity and mode of action of compound 9. This compound was found to effectively inhibit in vitro angiogenic characteristics, including the proliferation, invasion, capillary tube formation, and adhesion of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) stimulated by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Furthermore, compound 9 suppressed the neovascularization of the chorioallantoic membrane of growing chick embryos in vivo. Notably, the antiangiogenic properties of compound 9 were related to the downregulation of VEGF/VEGFR2-mediated downstream signaling pathways, as well as matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9 expression in HUVECs. In addition, compound 9 was found to decrease the in vitro AGS gastric cancer cell-induced angiogenesis of HUVECs by blocking hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) and VEGF expression in AGS cells. Collectively, our findings demonstrate for the first time that compound 9 is a promising antiangiogenic agent targeting both VEGF/VEGFR2 signaling in ECs and HIF-1α/VEGF pathway in tumor cells.

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