期刊
ATHEROSCLEROSIS
卷 278, 期 -, 页码 66-72出版社
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2018.09.005
关键词
PCSK9; AAV8; Hypercholesterolemia; Atherosclerosis
资金
- NCCIH NIH HHS [P50 AT002776] Funding Source: Medline
- NHLBI NIH HHS [R01 HL131844] Funding Source: Medline
- National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health [P50AT002776] Funding Source: NIH RePORTER
- NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE [R01HL131844] Funding Source: NIH RePORTER
Background and aims: The recombinant adeno-associated viral vector serotype 8 expressing the gain-of-function mutation of mouse proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (AAV8- PCSK9) is a new model for the induction of hypercholesterolemia. AAV8 preferentially infects hepatocytes and the incorporated liver-specific promoter should ensure expression of PCSK9 in the liver. Since tissue distribution of AAVs can differ between male and female mice, we investigated the differences in PCSK9 expression and hypercholesterolemia development between male and female mice using the AAV8-PCSK9 model. Methods: Male and female C57BL/6 mice were injected with either a low-dose or high-dose of AAV8-PCSK9 and fed a high-fat diet. Plasma lipid levels were evaluated as a measure of the induction of hypercholesterolemia. Results: Injection of mice with low dose AAV8-PCSK9 dramatically elevated both serum PCSK9 and cholesterol levels in male but not female mice. Increasing the dose of AAV8-PCSK9 threefold in female mice rescued the hypercholesterolemia phenotype but did not result in full restoration of AAV8-PCSK9 transduction of livers in female mice compared to the low-dose male mice. Our data demonstrate female mice respond differently to AAV8-PCSK9 injection compared to male mice. Conclusions: These differences do not hinder the use of female mice when AAV8-PCSK9 doses are taken into consideration. However, localization to and production of AAV8-PCSK9 in organs besides the liver in mice may introduce confounding factors into studies and should be considered during experimental design.
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