Asymmetric dimethylarginine upregulates the expression of ACAT-1 in THP-1 macrophage-derived foam cells / 南方医科大学学报
Journal of Southern Medical University
; (12): 2613-2618, 2010.
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the effects of asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) on ACAT-1 expression and cholesterol content in THP-1-derived macrophages and foam cells.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>THP-1 cells were induced to differentiate into macrophages and further into foam cells. The macrophages and foam cells were exposed to different concentrations (0, 3.75, 7.5, 15, and 30 µmol/L) of ADMA for varying time lengths (6, 12, and 24 h), and the changes in ACAT-1 mRNA and protein levels in the cells were measured with RT-PCR and Western blotting. The cellular cholesterol content was measured with enzyme-linked colorimetry assay.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>In THP-1-derived macrophages and foam cells, the expression levels of ACAT-1 mRNA and protein and cellular cholesterol content increased significantly in response to ADMA treatment in a time- and concentration-dependent manner.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>ADMA may play an important role in inducing foam cell formation from macrophages. ACAT-1 inhibition targeting the macrophages and foam cells may serve as a potential therapeutic target in the treatment of atherosclerosis.</p>
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Assunto principal:
Farmacologia
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Acetil-CoA C-Acetiltransferase
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Arginina
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RNA Mensageiro
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Monócitos
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Regulação para Cima
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Linhagem Celular
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Colesterol
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Biologia Celular
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Células Espumosas
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Humans
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Revista:
Journal of Southern Medical University
Ano de publicação:
2010
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