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Klotho protein protects against endothelial dysfunction

Y Saito1, T Yamagishi, T Nakamura

  • 1Second Department of Internal Medicine, Gunma University School of Medicine, 3-39-22 Showa, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan.

Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
|July 24, 1998
PubMed
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Klotho protein protects the cardiovascular system by enhancing nitric oxide (NO) production. This circulating factor is crucial for maintaining endothelial function and preventing age-related arteriosclerosis.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Biology
  • Endocrinology
  • Aging Research

Background:

  • Arteriosclerosis, linked to aging, is a major cardiovascular disease risk factor.
  • Klotho mice exhibit age-related disorders, including arteriosclerosis.
  • The role of klotho protein as a circulating factor and its effect on endothelial function remain unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the endothelial function in klotho mice.
  • To determine the physiological role of klotho protein as a circulating factor.
  • To elucidate the mechanism by which klotho protein influences cardiovascular health.

Main Methods:

  • Assessment of aortic and arteriolar vasodilator responses to acetylcholine in wild-type, heterozygous, and homozygous klotho mice.
  • Measurement of urinary nitric oxide metabolites (NO-2 and NO-3).

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  • Parabiosis experiments between wild-type and heterozygous klotho mice.

    • Main Results:

    • Heterozygous klotho mice showed significantly reduced aortic relaxation response to acetylcholine compared to wild-type mice.
    • Vasodilator response of arterioles to acetylcholine was significantly attenuated in heterozygous and homozygous klotho mice.
    • Urinary nitric oxide metabolites were significantly lower in heterozygous klotho mice.
    • Parabiosis restored endothelial function in heterozygous klotho mice.

    Conclusions:

    • Klotho protein plays a protective role in the cardiovascular system.
    • This protection is mediated through endothelium-derived nitric oxide (NO) production via humoral pathways.
    • Klotho protein is a crucial circulating factor for maintaining vascular health and preventing age-related cardiovascular decline.