期刊
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR RESEARCH
卷 51, 期 6, 页码 458-467出版社
KARGER
DOI: 10.1159/000369929
关键词
Blood outgrowth endothelial cells; Vascular endothelial growth factor A; Fibroblasts; Hypoxia
资金
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute [HL098967]
Purpose: Hypoxic conditions cause fibroblasts to differentiate into alpha smooth-muscle cell actin (alpha -SMA)-positive cells, i.e. myofibroblasts. This process is a hallmark of venous neointimal hyperplasia (VNH) associated with hemodialysis vascular access. The purpose of this study was to determine if blood outgrowth endothelial cells (BOEC) may reduce the conversion of fibroblasts into myofibroblasts under hypoxic conditions, and to determine the potential mechanisms involved. Methods: An experimental model was used, in which fibroblasts and BOEC were subjected to hypoxia under contact and transwell conditions to determine if BOEC reduce the conversion of fibroblasts into myofibroblasts under hypoxic conditions. Gene expression under different conditions was performed. In addition, functional assays including cell proliferation and migration were determined. Results: This study demonstrates that contact needs to occur between BOEC and fibroblasts for the reduction of the hypoxia-driven conversion of fibroblasts into alpha-SMA. This is associated with a decrease in several proangiogenic genes including vascular endothelial growth factor A, platelet-derived growth factor, fibroblast growth factor and matrix metalloproteinase 2 in fibroblasts in contact with BOEC when compared to fibroblasts alone. In addition, migration is significantly reduced while proliferation remains unchanged. Conclusion: This study helps provide rationale for using BOEC delivered to the adventitia of the outflow vein of hemodialysis vascular access to reduce VNH. (C) 2015 S. Karger AG, Basel
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