The arachidonic acid epoxygenase is a component of the signaling mechanisms responsible for VEGF-stimulated angiogenesis.
Arch Biochem Biophys
; 489(1-2): 82-91, 2009 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
Cultured lung endothelial cells (LEC) respond to VEGF or arachidonic acid with increases in cell proliferation, the formation of tube-like structures, and the activation of Akt and ERK1/2 mediated growth pathways. LECs express a VEGF inducible Cyp2c44 epoxygenase and its 11,12- and 14,15-EET metabolites increase cell proliferation, tubulogenic activity, and the phosphorylation states of the ERK1/2 and Akt kinases. Ketoconazole, an epoxygenase inhibitor, blocks the cellular responses to VEGF. LECs expressing a Cyp2c44 epoxygenase small interference RNA show reductions in Cyp2c44 mRNA levels, and in their VEGF-stimulated proliferative and tubulogenic capacities; effects that are associated with decreases in VEGF-induced phosphorylation of the ERK1/2 and Akt kinases. We conclude that the Cyp2c44 arachidonic acid epoxygenase is a component of the signaling pathways associated with VEGF-stimulated angiogenesis, and suggest a role for EETs in the growth factor-induced changes in the activation states of the ERK1/2 and Akt kinase pathways.
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Assunto principal:
Neovascularização Fisiológica
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Sistema de Sinalização das MAP Quinases
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Sistema Enzimático do Citocromo P-450
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Células Endoteliais
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Fator A de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular
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Animals
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En
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Arch Biochem Biophys
Ano de publicação:
2009
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