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Acute Myocardial Infarction in Rats
Published on: February 16, 2011
Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor-Related Protein-1 Is a Therapeutic Target in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Stefano Toldo1,2, Dana Austin3, Adolfo G Mauro1,2
1Division of Cardiology, VCU Pauley Heart Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia.
Abstract:
Low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein-1 (LRP1) is a ubiquitous membrane receptor functioning as a scavenger and regulatory receptor, inducing anti-inflammatory and prosurvival signals. Based on the known structure-activity of the LRP1 receptor binding site, the authors synthesized a small peptide (SP16). SP16 induced a >50% reduction in infarct size (p < 0.001) and preservation of left ventricular systolic function (p < 0.001), and treatment with an LRP1 blocking antibody eliminated the protective effects of SP16. In conclusion, LRP1 activation with SP16 given within 30 min of reperfusion during experimental acute myocardial infarction leads to a cardioprotective signal reducing infarct size and preservation of cardiac systolic function.
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