IL-8 reduces VCAM-1 secretion of smooth muscle cells by increasing p-ERK expression when 3-D co-cultured with vascular endothelial cells.
Clin Invest Med
; 34(3): E138-46, 2011 Jun 01.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The goal of this study was to investigate the crosstalk between vascular endothelial cells (ECs) and smooth muscle cells (SMCs) using a three-dimensional (3-D) co-culture model. In addition, the role of IL-8 in this crosstalk was investigated.METHODS:
A 3-D co-culture model was constructed using a Transwell chamber system and type I collagen gel. Human umbilical artery smooth muscle cells (HUASMCs) were suspended in the gel and added to the upper compartment of the Transwell. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were then grown on the surface of the gel. The growth of HUASMCs was tested with a CFDA SE cell proliferation kit. IL-8 and other bioactive substances were investigated by ELISA and real-time PCR. The alteration of p-ERK expression related to the change in IL-8 levels was also examined by Western blot analysis.RESULTS:
The proliferation rate of HUASMCs in the 3-D co-culture model was 0.679 ± 0.057. Secretion and transcription of VEGF, t-PA, NO and VCAM-1 in the 3-D co-culture model were different than in single (2-D) culture. When 3-D co-cultured, IL-8 released by HUVECs was significantly increased (2.35 ± 0.16 fold) (P﹤0.05) and the expression of VCAM-1 from HUASMCs was reduced accordingly (0.55±0.09 fold). In addition, increasing or decreasing the level of IL-8 changed the level of p-ERK and VCAM-1 expression. The reduction of VCAM-1, resulting from increased IL-8, could be blocked by the MEK inhibitor, PD98059.CONCLUSION:
Crosstalk between HUVECs and HUASMCs occurred and was probably mediated by IL-8 in this 3-D co-culture model.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Venas Umbilicales
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Interleucina-8
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Molécula 1 de Adhesión Celular Vascular
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Miocitos del Músculo Liso
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Células Endoteliales
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Quinasas MAP Reguladas por Señal Extracelular
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Año:
2011
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Article