The stimulating effects of neuropeptide Y on cultured arterial smooth muscle cell proliferation and losartan treatment / 中国病理生理杂志

ABSTRACT

AIM: To observe expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), platelet derived growth factor (PDGF) and c-myc in cultured vascular smooth muscle cells which is effected by neuropeptide Y (NPY) and losartan (the receptor blocking agent of angiotensin Ⅱ) therefore exploring effects of NPY on the generation of hypertension and its relationship with losartan reverse treatment in molecular biology. METHODS: Applied the method of quantitative immunocytochemistry through ACAS570. RESULTS: 24 hours exposure of vascular smooth muscle cell to NPY caused an increase in expression of PCNA, PDGF and c-myc respectively. But losartan could reverse these expressions by NPY, decreased the expression of PCNA, PDGF and c-myc. CONCLUSION: NPY is closely related to the generation of hypertension. But losartan could reverse these effects of NPY.