scholarly journals Aldosterone/MR Signaling, Oxidative Stress, and Vascular Dysfunction

Author(s):  
Ana M. Briones ◽  
Rhian M. Touyz
2021 ◽  
Vol 165 ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Rebeca Osca-Verdegal ◽  
Jesús Beltrán-García ◽  
Ana B. Paes ◽  
Elena Nacher-Sendra ◽  
Federico V. Pallardó ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 1296
Author(s):  
Yue Ruan ◽  
Subao Jiang ◽  
Adrian Gericke

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common irreversible ocular disease characterized by vision impairment among older people. Many risk factors are related to AMD and interact with each other in its pathogenesis. Notably, oxidative stress and choroidal vascular dysfunction were suggested to be critically involved in AMD pathogenesis. In this review, we give an overview on the factors contributing to the pathophysiology of this multifactorial disease and discuss the role of reactive oxygen species and vascular function in more detail. Moreover, we give an overview on therapeutic strategies for patients suffering from AMD.


Hypertension ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 78 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Wang ◽  
Christopher S Wilcox

Introduction and hypothesis: Following bodily entry, the SARS-CoV-2 virus undergoes pulmonary replication with release of circulating viral spike protein 1 (SP1) into the bloodstream. Uptake of SP1 by endothelial cells might provoke vascular dysfunction and thrombosis. We hypothesized that spironolactone could prevent microvascular complications from circulating SP1 in COVID-19. Methods: male C57Bl/6 mice received spironolactone (100 mg · kg -1 · d -1 PO x 3d) or vehicle and intravenous injections of recombinant full-length human SP1 (10 μg per mouse) or vehicle. They were euthanized after 3 days. Mesenteric resistant arterioles (n=4 per group) were dissected and mounted on isometric myographs. Acetylcholine-induced EDRF responses and L-NAME-inhibitable NO generation (DAF-FM fluorescence) were studied in pre-constricted vessels and contraction to endothelin 1 (ET1) or thromboxane (U-46, 619) and ET1-induced ROS (PEG-SOD inhibitable ethidium: dihydroethidium fluorescence) were studied by fluorescence microscopy in other vessels. Results: SP1 reduced acetylcholine-induced EDRF (17 ± 3 vs 27 ± 5 % mean ± sem; P < 0.05) and NO generation (0.21 ± 0.03 vs 0.36 ± 0.04, F 1 /F 0 ; P < 0.05) while increasing contraction to ET1 (10 -7 mol·l -1 : 124 ± 13 vs 89 ± 4 %; P < 0.05) and U-46, 619 (10 -6 mol·l -1 :114± 5 vs 87± 6 %; P < 0.05) and ET1-induced ROS generation(0.30± 0.08 vs 0.09± 0.03; P < 0.05). Spironolactone did not modify any of these responses in vessels from normal mice but prevented all the effects of SP1. Conclusion: these preliminary studies provide a novel model to study COVID-19 vasculopathy. They indicate that spironolactone can provide protection from microvascular oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction and enhanced contractility and might thereby moderate COVID-19 complications.


2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 345-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Ma ◽  
Q. Wang ◽  
Y. Zhang ◽  
D. Yang ◽  
D. Li ◽  
...  

2017 ◽  
Vol 95 (12) ◽  
pp. 1406-1413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esra Aycan-Ustyol ◽  
Merve Kabasakal ◽  
Seldag Bekpinar ◽  
F. Ilkay Alp-Yıldırım ◽  
Ozge Tepe ◽  
...  

Increased oxidative stress and disturbance in nitric oxide bioavailability lead to endothelial dysfunction and cardiovascular complication in renal disease. Gentamicin (GM), a commonly used antibiotic, exhibits a toxic effect on renal proximal tubules. Prevention of its nephrotoxicity is important. Therefore, we investigated whether heme oxygenase 1 HO-1) induction influenced kidney and vascular function in GM-administered rats. GM (100 mg·kg–1·day–1; i.p.) was given to rats alone or together with hemin (20 mg·kg–1 on alternate days; i.p.) for 14 days. Plasma and kidney l-arginine, asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), and symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) as well as kidney 4-hydroxynonenal (HNE) levels and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity were measured. Histopathological examinations of kidney and relaxation and contraction responses of aorta were also examined. GM increased serum SDMA, urea nitrogen (BUN), and creatinine levels and caused histopathological alterations in the kidney. GM elevated HO-1 protein and mRNA expressions, 4-HNE level, and MPO activity and decreased antioxidant enzyme activities and l-arginine levels in the kidney. Decreased relaxation and contraction were detected in the aorta. Hemin restored renal oxidative stress and inflammatory changes together with vascular dysfunction, but did not affect SDMA, BUN, or creatinine levels. We conclude that HO-1 induction may be effective in improving renal oxidative stress, inflammation, and vascular dysfunction mediated by GM.


2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (10) ◽  
pp. 2435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetsuya Takahashi ◽  
Takayoshi Shimohata

Methylmercury (MeHg) causes severe damage to the central nervous system, and there is increasing evidence of the association between MeHg exposure and vascular dysfunction, hemorrhage, and edema in the brain, but not in other organs of patients with acute MeHg intoxication. These observations suggest that MeHg possibly causes blood–brain barrier (BBB) damage. MeHg penetrates the BBB into the brain parenchyma via active transport systems, mainly the l-type amino acid transporter 1, on endothelial cell membranes. Recently, exposure to mercury has significantly increased. Numerous reports suggest that long-term low-level MeHg exposure can impair endothelial function and increase the risks of cardiovascular disease. The most widely reported mechanism of MeHg toxicity is oxidative stress and related pathways, such as neuroinflammation. BBB dysfunction has been suggested by both in vitro and in vivo models of MeHg intoxication. Therapy targeted at both maintaining the BBB and suppressing oxidative stress may represent a promising therapeutic strategy for MeHg intoxication. This paper reviews studies on the relationship between MeHg exposure and vascular dysfunction, with a special emphasis on the BBB.


2016 ◽  
Vol 87 ◽  
pp. 199-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weerapon Sangartit ◽  
Poungrat Pakdeechote ◽  
Veerapol Kukongviriyapan ◽  
Wanida Donpunha ◽  
Shigeki Shibahara ◽  
...  

Cells ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 3055
Author(s):  
Megan A. Opichka ◽  
Matthew W. Rappelt ◽  
David D. Gutterman ◽  
Justin L. Grobe ◽  
Jennifer J. McIntosh

Preeclampsia is a life-threatening pregnancy-associated cardiovascular disorder characterized by hypertension and proteinuria at 20 weeks of gestation. Though its exact underlying cause is not precisely defined and likely heterogenous, a plethora of research indicates that in some women with preeclampsia, both maternal and placental vascular dysfunction plays a role in the pathogenesis and can persist into the postpartum period. Potential abnormalities include impaired placentation, incomplete spiral artery remodeling, and endothelial damage, which are further propagated by immune factors, mitochondrial stress, and an imbalance of pro- and antiangiogenic substances. While the field has progressed, current gaps in knowledge include detailed initial molecular mechanisms and effective treatment options. Newfound evidence indicates that vasopressin is an early mediator and biomarker of the disorder, and promising future therapeutic avenues include mitigating mitochondrial dysfunction, excess oxidative stress, and the resulting inflammatory state. In this review, we provide a detailed overview of vascular defects present during preeclampsia and connect well-established notions to newer discoveries at the molecular, cellular, and whole-organism levels.


2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saad Mohamed Asseri ◽  
Nehal M. Elsherbiny ◽  
Mohamed El-Sherbiny ◽  
Iman O. Sherif ◽  
Alsamman M. Alsamman ◽  
...  

AbstractThe burden of diabetes mellitus (DM) and associated complications is increasing worldwide, affecting many organ functionalities including submandibular glands (SMG). The present study aims to investigate the potential ameliorative effect of glycyrrhizic acid (GA) on diabetes-induced SMG damage. Experimental evaluation of GA treatment was conducted on a rat model of type I diabetes. Animals were assigned to three groups; control, diabetic and GA treated diabetic groups. After 8 weeks, the SMG was processed for assessment of oxidative stress markers, autophagy related proteins; LC3, Beclin-1 and P62, vascular regulator ET-1, aquaporins (AQPs 1.4 and 5), SIRT1 protein expressions in addition to LC3 and AQP5 mRNA expressions. Also, parenchymal structures of the SMG were examined. GA alleviated the diabetes-induced SMG damage via restoring the SMG levels of oxidative stress markers and ET-1 almost near to the normal levels most probably via regulation of SIRT1, AQPs and accordingly LC-3, P62 and Beclin-1levels. GA could be a promising candidate for the treatment of diabetes-induced SMG damage via regulating oxidative stress, autophagy and angiogenesis.


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