Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
Lectin-like oxidized LDL receptor-1 (LOX-1) appears to play crucial roles in atherosclerotic plaque rupture. We previously reported that circulating soluble LOX-1 (sLOX-1) levels are elevated in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and that sLOX-1 can be a specific and sensitive biomarker for ACS. A proinflammatory cytokine interleukin 18 (IL-18) and its receptor are prominently expressed in atherosclerotic plaques. In addition, circulating IL-18 levels were reported to be high in ACS. In this study, we have examined if IL-18 can stimulate shedding of LOX-1 and subsequent release of sLOX-1. After transfection with LOX-1 cDNA, HEK-293T cells were incubated with or without IL-18. Cell-conditioned media and total cell lysates were subjected to immunoblot analyses with an anti-LOX-1 monoclonal antibody. In addition, ADAM10 cDNA, ADAM10 siRNA or control vector were also co-transfected into HEK-293T cells, and the cell-conditioned media and total cell lysates were subjected to LOX-1 immunoblotting after treatment with or without IL-18. The cell-conditioned medium/total cell lysate ratios in the amounts of LOX-1 or sLOX-1 were determined as sLOX-1 cleavage ratios. IL-18 (10-100 ng/ml) stimulation increased the sLOX-1 cleavage by 3- to 4-fold in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. ADAM10 overexpression alone similarly enhanced the sLOX-1 cleavage. ADAM10 inhibition by ADAM10 siRNA transfection significantly suppressed IL-18-induced sLOX-1 cleavage. IL-18 similarly enhanced sLOX-1 cleavage in TNF-〓-activated cultured endothelial cells, as well as LOX-1 transgenic mice in vivo. IL-18 appears one of the stimuli that enhance sLOX-1 release in ACS and ADAM10 may be involved in this process.
All 2005 2004
All Journal Article (22 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 7 results)
Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun 331
Pages: 1295-1300
Circulation 112
Pages: 812-818
Biochem.Biophys.Res.Commun 331
Biochemical Biophysical Research Communication (印刷中)
Circulation Research 94
Pages: 269-270
Atherosclerosis 176
Pages: 289-296
Biochemical Biophysical Research Communication 323
Pages: 1116-1123
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology 24
Pages: 282-287
Journal of Biological Chemistry 279
Pages: 26807-26810
Circulation Research 94巻
Ahterosclerosis 176巻
Biochemical Biophysical Research Communication 323巻
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology 24巻
Journal of Biological Chemistry 279巻