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In vitro strain-induced endothelial cell dysfunction determined by DNA synthesis.

J E Woodell1, M LaBerge, E M Langan

  • 1Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA.

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of Engineering in Medicine
|February 13, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Mechanical tensile stress impairs endothelial cell function after angioplasty. This study shows cyclic and static strain significantly decrease DNA synthesis in bovine aortic endothelial cells (BAECs), highlighting a potential cause of restenosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Cell Biology
  • Cardiovascular Research

Background:

  • Endothelial cell dysfunction and denudation contribute to neointima formation after balloon angioplasty, potentially leading to restenosis.
  • Rapid re-endothelialization is crucial for inhibiting smooth muscle cell migration and proliferation, thereby reducing restenosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate mechanical tensile stress as a causative factor in endothelial cell dysfunction.
  • To quantify the impact of different types of mechanical strain on endothelial cell DNA synthesis.

Main Methods:

  • Cultured bovine aortic endothelial cells (BAECs) were subjected to cyclic and static tensile strain using a Flexercell strain unit.
  • Optimization of the Flexercell system's strain behavior and DNA assay conditions was performed prior to cell loading.

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  • DNA synthesis levels were measured in mechanically loaded BAECs and compared to unloaded controls.

    • Main Results:

    • Cyclic loading (4% elongation, 0.1 Hz for 4 hours) decreased DNA synthesis by 44% compared to controls.
    • Static loading (4% elongation) resulted in a 70% decrease in DNA synthesis.
    • These findings indicate that mechanical tensile stress significantly inhibits endothelial cell DNA synthesis.

    Conclusions:

    • Mechanical tensile stress is a significant contributor to endothelial cell dysfunction following angioplasty.
    • Reduced DNA synthesis in mechanically stressed endothelial cells may impede re-endothelialization and promote restenosis.
    • Further research (as presented in a companion paper) explores methods to enhance DNA synthesis in mechanically loaded cells.