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Endothelin production by hypoxic human endothelium

J P Gertler1, V H Ocasio

  • 1Division of Vascular Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114.

Journal of Vascular Surgery
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Hypoxia significantly increases endothelin-1 production in human umbilical venous endothelial cells (HUVEC). This suggests hypoxic induction of endothelin-1 is independent of cell toxicity.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Biology
  • Endothelial Cell Physiology
  • Hypoxia Research

Background:

  • The physiological role of endothelin is not fully understood.
  • Hypoxia elevates procoagulant and antifibrinolytic activity in endothelial cells.
  • Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is a potent vasoconstrictor peptide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of hypoxia on ET-1 production in cultured human umbilical venous endothelial cells (HUVEC).
  • To determine if increased ET-1 secretion correlates with observed procoagulant and antifibrinolytic responses to hypoxia.

Main Methods:

  • Cultured HUVEC were exposed to hypoxic (40 mm Hg) or normoxic (120 mm Hg) conditions for 24 hours.
  • Media variations included standard glucose, high glucose, or superoxide dismutase (SOD) addition.
  • Endothelin-1 levels in conditioned media were quantified using radioimmunoassay.

Main Results:

  • Hypoxic HUVEC demonstrated a 76% increase in ET-1 levels compared to controls (p < 0.004).
  • High glucose or SOD did not reduce ET-1 levels; a trend towards higher ET-1 was observed with these additions.
  • No significant difference in HUVEC viability was noted between groups.

Conclusions:

  • Hypoxia significantly increases ET-1 production and secretion in cultured HUVEC.
  • The induction of ET-1 by hypoxia appears unrelated to cell toxicity or oxidative stress.
  • Findings suggest a direct signaling pathway for ET-1 upregulation under hypoxic conditions.

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