Effects of oxidized HDL on the levels of MCP-1, ICAM-1 and free calcium in cultured human umbilical venous endothelial cells
- VernacularTitle:氧化HDL对内皮细胞MCP-1、ICAM-1含量和细胞内游离钙浓度的影响
- Author:
Houyuan HU
;
Yunzhen CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology
2001;17(6):559-562
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
AIM: To study the effects of oxidized high-density lipoprotein (oxHDL) on the expression of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1) and intercellular adhesion molecule-1(ICAM-1) and intracellular free calcium concentration ([Ca2+]i) level in cultured human umbilical venous endothelial cells(HUVECs). METHODS: The MCP-1 protein content in the medium of conditioned HUVEC was measured by ELISA, and the ICAM-1 on HUVECs was detected by indirect immunofluorescence, and [Ca2+]i was determined by Fluo-3/AM, the injury of cells was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).RESULTS: oxHDL could induce the expression of MCP-1 and ICAM-1 in HUVECs. In oxHDL group (HUVECs were incubated with 100 mg protein/L oxHDL for 24 h), the levels of MCP-1, ICAM-1 and [Ca2+]i increased by 160%, 60% and 70% respectively compared with the control group (P<0.01). When HUVECs were incubated with 300 mg protein/L oxHDL for 24 h, cells were injured obviously. CONCLUSION: By inducing the expression of ICAM-1 and MCP-1 in endothelial cells, oxHDL may promote monocyte-endothelium adhesion and monocyte migration to intima, it may promote atherosclerosis as oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL).