Mineralocorticoid receptor-antagonism prevents COVID-19-dependent glycocalyx damage.
Pflugers Arch
; 474(10): 1069-1076, 2022 10.
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| ID: mdl-35867189
ABSTRACT
Proinflammatory cytokines target vascular endothelial cells during COVID-19 infections. In particular, the endothelial glycocalyx (eGC), a proteoglycan-rich layer on top of endothelial cells, was identified as a vulnerable, vasoprotective structure during infections. Thus, eGC damage can be seen as a hallmark in the development of endothelial dysfunction and inflammatory processes. Using sera derived from patients suffering from COVID-19, we could demonstrate that the eGC became progressively worse in relation to disease severity (mild vs severe course) and in correlation to IL-6 levels. This could be prevented by administering low doses of spironolactone, a well-known and highly specific aldosterone receptor antagonist. Our results confirm that SARS-CoV-2 infections cause eGC damage and endothelial dysfunction and we outline the underlying mechanisms and suggest potential therapeutic options.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Espironolactona
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Glicocálix
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Antagonistas de Receptores de Mineralocorticoides
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
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Tratamiento Farmacológico de COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pflugers Arch
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Alemania