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Endothelial dysfunction and denudation in rat aortic allografts.

E Andriambeloson1, M Bigaud, E O Schraa

  • 1Novartis Pharma AG, Transplantation Research, Basel, Switzerland.

Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology
|January 9, 2001
PubMed
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Early endothelial cell (EC) dysfunction in aortic allografts occurs within one week of transplantation, preceding other changes and linked to immune responses. This dysfunction is preventable with immunosuppression.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Biology
  • Transplantation Immunology
  • Endothelial Cell Biology

Background:

  • Endothelial cell (EC) dysfunction is a potential early predictor of graft vascular disease.
  • Understanding early changes in graft endothelium is crucial for managing transplant outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate early functional and morphological changes in the graft endothelium within a rat aortic interposition allograft model.
  • To correlate EC changes with leukocyte adhesion and vascular tone regulation post-transplantation.

Main Methods:

  • Assessed EC function via acetylcholine-induced vasorelaxation in aortic rings at various post-transplant times.
  • Evaluated EC morphology using silver staining and en face inspection.
  • Monitored leukocyte adhesion and EC denudation in allografts versus syngeneic grafts.

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  • Investigated the effect of cyclosporine immunosuppression on EC changes.

    • Main Results:

    • Reduced EC-dependent vasorelaxation was observed in allografts by post-transplant day 7 and 14.
    • Massive leukocyte adhesion occurred at post-transplant day 7, followed by EC denudation at days 14 and 28 in allografts.
    • Syngeneic grafts showed no significant EC dysfunction or morphological changes.
    • Immunosuppression with cyclosporine prevented EC dysfunction and morphological alterations.
    • EC dysfunction and leukocyte adhesion preceded other observed morphological changes.

    Conclusions:

    • Transplant-induced EC dysfunction in rat aortic allografts is detectable within one week post-transplantation.
    • Early EC dysfunction is associated with increased leukocyte adhesion and appears to be immune-mediated.
    • The rat aortic interposition allograft model effectively replicates early, immune-driven EC dysfunction seen in human patients.
    • These findings highlight the critical role of early EC health in transplant success and suggest therapeutic targets.