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2007 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary

Development of therapeutics using interleukin-4 (IL-4) mutein in atherosclerotic mouse model showing Th1-dominant immune response

Research Project

Project/Area Number 16590328
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Experimental pathology
Research InstitutionUniversity of the Ryukyus (2006-2007)
Kurume University (2004-2005)

Principal Investigator

KATO Seiya  University of the Ryukyus, Medicine, Professor (60268844)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) HOSHINO Tomoaki  Kurume University, Medicine, Lecturer (00261066)
Project Period (FY) 2004 – 2007
Keywordsatherosclerosis / inflammation / Th1 response / cytokine / interleukin-4 (IL-4) / mouse / cell culture
Research Abstract

Inflammatory process of atherosclerosis and its therapeutic implication have been studied. LPA (Lysophosphatidic acid) showed mitogenic activity in the cultured smooth muscle cells as well as induction of NADPH-dependent intracellular oxidative stress, rac-1 (small GTPase) activation, and MCP-1 expression, of which pathway was inhibited by antioxidant and statin. Such in vitro experiments suggested an inflammatory phenotype of vascular cells. Administration of soluble INF_<-γ> receptor in ApoE knockout mice resulted in the suppression of atherogenesis. Moreover, STAT6 knockout mice (B6 backbone) showed not only Th1 shift in the immunological response but the phenotypes of obesity and glucose tolerance, suggesting a close relationship between inflammatory, immunological process and atherosclerosis or metabolic risk factors. Wild type mouse IL-4 gene and its specific cell oriented mutein, Q116E, were sub-cloned into adenovirus-derive expression (shuttle) vector. Primary mouse vascular cells were tested for the changes in inflammatory phenotypes. Development of replication-deficient adenoviral vector was attempting for in vivo experiments. These results further highlighted the importance of inflammatory process of atherosclerosis and suggest the therapeutic implications. We gratefully appreciate for supporting our work and continue to make our best effort to dissolve the pathological problems in human cardiovascular diseases.

  • Research Products

    (56 results)

All 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

All Journal Article (48 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 24 results) Presentation (8 results)

  • [Journal Article] Caspase-9 pathway activation by inhibiting endogenous fibroblast growth factor signaling in human glioma cells.2008

    • Author(s)
      Fukushima S, Kato S, Maeda M, Shigemori M.
    • Journal Title

      Int J Oncol 32

      Pages: 467-473

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] IL-18 production and pulmonary function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.2008

    • Author(s)
      Imaoka H, Hoshino T, Takei S, Kinoshita T, Okamoto M, Kawayama T, Kato S, Iwasaki H, Watanabe K, Aizawa H.
    • Journal Title

      Eur Respir J 31

      Pages: 287-297

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Caspase-9 pathway activation by inhibiting endogenous fibroblast growth factor signaling in human glioma cells.2008

    • Author(s)
      Fukushima S
    • Journal Title

      Int J Oncol 32

      Pages: 467-473

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] IL-18 production and pulmonary function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.2008

    • Author(s)
      Imaoka H
    • Journal Title

      Eur Respir J 31

      Pages: 287-297

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Effects of thioredoxin on established airway remodeling in a chronic antigen exposure asthma model.2007

    • Author(s)
      Imaoka H, Hoshino T, Takei S, Sakazaki Y, Kinoshita T, Okamoto M, Kawayama T, Yodoi J, Kato S, Iwanaga T, Aizawa H.
    • Journal Title

      Biochem Biophys Res Commun 360

      Pages: 525-530

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Postnatal blocking of interferon-gamma function prevented atheros clerotic plaque formation in apolipoprotein E-knockout mice.2007

    • Author(s)
      Koga M, Kai H, Yasukawa H, Kato S, Yamamoto T, Kawai Y, Kusaba K, Seki Y, Kai M, Egashira K, Kataoka Y, Imaizumi T.
    • Journal Title

      Hypertens Res 30

      Pages: 259-267

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Inhibition of progression and stabilization of plaques by postnatal interferon-gamma function blocking in ApoE-knockout mice.2007

    • Author(s)
      Koga M, Kai H, Yasukawa H, Yamamoto T, Kawai Y, Kato S, Kusaba K, Kai M, Egashira K, Kataoka Y, Imaizumi T.
    • Journal Title

      Circ Res 101

      Pages: 348-356

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Pulmonary inflammation and emphysema : role of the cytokines IL-18and IL-13.2007

    • Author(s)
      Hoshino T, Kato S, Oka N, Imaoka H, Kinoshita T, Takei S, Kitasato Y, Kawayama T, Imaizumi T, Yamada K, Young HA, Aizawa H.
    • Journal Title

      Am J Respir Crit Care Med 176

      Pages: 49-62

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] The TIMP-1 gene transferred through adenovirus mediation shows a suppressive effect on peritoneal metastases from gastric cancer.2007

    • Author(s)
      Miyagi M, Aoyagi K, Kato S, Shirouzu K.
    • Journal Title

      Int J Clin Oncol 12

      Pages: 17-24

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Thioredoxin prevents the development and progression of elastase-induced emphysema.2007

    • Author(s)
      Kinoshita T, Hoshino T, Imaoka H, Ichiki H, Okamoto M, Kawayama T, Yodoi J, Kato S, Aizawa H.
    • Journal Title

      Biochem Biophys Res Commun 354

      Pages: 712-719

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Pitavastatin inhibits lysophosphatidic acid-induced proliferation and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 expression in aortic smooth muscle cells by suppressing Rac-1-mediated reactive oxygen species generation2007

    • Author(s)
      Kaneyuki U, Ueda S, Yamagishi S, Kato S, Fujimura T, Shibata R, Hayashida A, Yoshimura J, Kojiro M, Oshima K, Okuda S.
    • Journal Title

      Vascul Pharmacol 46

      Pages: 286-292

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Effects of thioredoxin on established airway remodeling in a chronic antigen exposure asthma model.2007

    • Author(s)
      Imaoka H
    • Journal Title

      Biochem Biophys Res Commun 360

      Pages: 525-530

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Postnatal blocking of interferon-gamma function prevented atherosclerotic plaque formation in apolipoprotein E-knockout mice.2007

    • Author(s)
      Koga M
    • Journal Title

      Hypertens Res 30

      Pages: 259-267

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Inhibition of progression and stabilization of plaques by postnatal interferon-gamma unction blocking in ApoEknockout mice.2007

    • Author(s)
      Koga M
    • Journal Title

      Circ Res 101

      Pages: 348-356

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Pulmonary inflammation and emphysema: role of the cytokines IL-18and IL-13.2007

    • Author(s)
      Hoshino T
    • Journal Title

      Am J Respir Crit Care Med 176

      Pages: 49-62

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] The TIMP-1 gene transferred through adenovirus mediation shows a suppressive effect on peritoneal metastases from gastric cancer.2007

    • Author(s)
      Miyagi M
    • Journal Title

      Int J Clin Oncol 12

      Pages: 17-24

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Thioredoxin prevents the development and progression of elastase-induced emphysema.2007

    • Author(s)
      Kinoshita T
    • Journal Title

      Biochem Biophys Res Commun 354

      Pages: 712-719

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Pitavastatin inhibits lysophosphatidic acid-induced proliferation and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 expression in aortic smooth muscle cells by suppressing Rac-1-mediated reactive oxygen species generation2007

    • Author(s)
      Kaneyuki U
    • Journal Title

      VaSCul Pharmacol 46

      Pages: 286-292

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Molecular mechanism for elevation of asymmetric dimethylarginine and its role for hypertension in chronic kidney disease.2006

    • Author(s)
      Matsuguma K, Ueda S, Yamagishi S, Matsumoto Y, Kaneyuki U, Shibata R, Fujimura T, Matsuoka H, Kimoto M, Kato S, Imaizumi T, Okuda S.
    • Journal Title

      J Am Soc Nephrol 17

      Pages: 2176-2183

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] IFNgamma-dependent, spontaneous development of colorectal carcinomas in SOCSl-deficient mice.2006

    • Author(s)
      Hanada T, Kobayashi T, Chinen T, Saeki K, Takaki H, Koga K, Minoda Y, Sanada T, Yoshioka T, Mimata H, Kato S, Yoshimura A.
    • Journal Title

      J Exp Med 203

      Pages: 1391-1397

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Regulation of vascular smooth muscle proliferation and migration by beta2-chimaerin, a non-protein kinase C phorbol ester receptor.2006

    • Author(s)
      Maeda M, Kato S, Fukushima S, Kaneyuki U, Fujii T, Kazanietz MG, Oshima K, Shigemori M.
    • Journal Title

      Int J Mol Med 17

      Pages: 559-566

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Molecular mechanism for elevation of asymmetric dimethylarginine and its role for hypertension in chronic kidney disease.2006

    • Author(s)
      Matsuguma K
    • Journal Title

      J Am Soc Nephrol 17

      Pages: 2176-2183

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] IFNgamma-dependent, spontaneous development of colorectal carcinomas in SOCS1-deficient mice.2006

    • Author(s)
      Hanada T
    • Journal Title

      J Exp Med 203

      Pages: 1391-1397

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Regulation of vascular smooth muscle proliferation and migration by beta2-chimaerin, a non-protein kinase C phorbolester receptor.2006

    • Author(s)
      Maeda M
    • Journal Title

      Int J Mol Med 17

      Pages: 559-566

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Comparison of histological findings and parathyroid scintigraphy in hemodialysis patients with secondary hyparathyroid glands.2005

    • Author(s)
      Nishida H, Ishibashi M, Hiromatsu Y, Kaida H, Baba K, Miyake I, Ikedo H, Kato S, Fukami K, Iida S, Okuda S.
    • Journal Title

      Endocr J 52

      Pages: 223-228

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) blocks angiotensin II signaling in endothelial cells via suppression of NADPH oxidase : a novel anti-oxidative mechanism of PEDF.2005

    • Author(s)
      Yamagishi S, Nakamura K, Ueda S, Kato S, Imaizumi T.
    • Journal Title

      Cell Tissue Res 320

      Pages: 437-445

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Nitric Oxide Regulation System in Degenerative Lumbar Disease.2005

    • Author(s)
      Watanabe T, Kato S, Sato K, Nagata K.
    • Journal Title

      Kurume Med J 52

      Pages: 39-47

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Advanced glycation end-products attenuate htiman mesenchymal stem cells and prevent cognate differentiation into adipose tissue, cartilage, and bone.2005

    • Author(s)
      Kume S, Kato S, Yamagishi S, Inagaki Y, Ueda S, Arima N, Okawa T, Kojiro M, Nagata K.
    • Journal Title

      J Bone Miner Res 20

      Pages: 1647-1658

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Related Articles, Links Abstract Thioredoxin suppresses airway hyperre sponsiveness and airway inflammation in asthma.2005

    • Author(s)
      Ichiki H, Hoshino T, Kinoshita T, Imaoka H, Kato S, Inoue H, Nakamura H, Yodoi J, Young HA, Aizawa H.
    • Journal Title

      Biochem Biophys Res Commun 334

      Pages: 1141-1148

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Pigment epithelium-derived factor as a new diagnostic marker for melanocytic tumors.2005

    • Author(s)
      Tsuru M, Arima N, Toyozumi Y, Kato S.
    • Journal Title

      Kurume Med J 52

      Pages: 81-87

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Comparison of histological findings and parathyroid scintigraphy in hemodialysis patients with secondary hyperpar athyroid glands2005

    • Author(s)
      Nishida H
    • Journal Title

      Endocr J 52

      Pages: 223-228

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) blocks angiotensin II signaling in endothelial cells via suppression of NADPH oxidase: a novel anti-oxidative mechanism of PEDF.2005

    • Author(s)
      Yamagishi S
    • Journal Title

      Cell Tissue Res 320

      Pages: 437-445

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Nitric Oxide Regulation System in Degenerative Lumbar Disease.2005

    • Author(s)
      Watanabe T
    • Journal Title

      Kurume Med J 52

      Pages: 52

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Advanced glycation end-products attenuate human mesenchymal stem cells and prevent cognate differentiation into adipose tissue, cartilage, and bone.2005

    • Author(s)
      Kume S
    • Journal Title

      J Bone Miner Res 20

      Pages: 1647-1658

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Related Articles, Links Abstract Thioredoxin suppresses airway hyperresponsiveness and airway inflammation in asthma.2005

    • Author(s)
      Ichiki H
    • Journal Title

      Biochem Biophys Res Commun 334

      Pages: 1141-1148

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Pigment epithelium-derived factor as a new diagnostic marker for melanocytic tumors2005

    • Author(s)
      Tsuru M
    • Journal Title

      Kurume Med J 52

      Pages: 81-87

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Down-regulation of p21Waf-1 protein facilitates IR-and UV-induced apoptosis in human squamous carcinoma cells.2004

    • Author(s)
      Izumaru S, Arima N, Toyozumi Y, Kato S, Morimatsu M, Nakashima T.
    • Journal Title

      Int J Oncol 24

      Pages: 1245-1255

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor, p21Waf1, regulates vascular smooth muscle cell hypertrophy.2004

    • Author(s)
      Okamoto K, Kato S, Arima N, Fujii T, Morimatsu M, Imaizumi T.
    • Journal Title

      Hypertens Res 27

      Pages: 283-291

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Loss of caspase-8 activation pathway is a possible mechanismfor CDDP resistance in human laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma, Hep-2 cells.2004

    • Author(s)
      Toyozumi Y Arima N, Izumaru S, Kato S, morimatsu M, Nakashima D.
    • Journal Title

      Int J Oncol 25

      Pages: 721-728

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] AGEs activate mesangial TGF-β-Smad signaling via an angiotensin II-type I receptor interaction.2004

    • Author(s)
      Fukami K, Ueda S, Yamagishi S, Kato S, Inagaki Y Takeuchi M, Motomiya Y Bucala R, Iida S, Tamaki K, Imaizumi T, Cooper ME, Okuda S.
    • Journal Title

      Kidney Int 66

      Pages: 2137-2147

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Experimental gene therapy using p21Waf-1 gene for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by gene gun technology.2004

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka Y, Fujii T, Yamana H, Kato S, Morimatsu M, Shirouzu K.
    • Journal Title

      Int J Mol Med 14

      Pages: 545-551

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Enhanced expression of IL-18 and its receptor in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.2004

    • Author(s)
      Eatasato Y, Hoshino T, Okamoto M, Kato S, Koda Y Nagata N, Kinoshita M, Koga H, Yoon DY, Asao H, Ohmoto H, Koga T, Rikimaru T, Aizawa H.
    • Journal Title

      Am J Resp Cell Mol Biol 31

      Pages: 619-625

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Down-regulation of p21Waf-1 protein facilitates IR- and UV-induced apoptosis in human squamous carcinoma cells.2004

    • Author(s)
      Izumaru S
    • Journal Title

      Int J Oncol 24

      Pages: 1245-1255

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor, p21Waf1, regulates vascular smooth muscle cell hypertrophy.2004

    • Author(s)
      Okamoto K
    • Journal Title

      Hypertens Res 27

      Pages: 283-291

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Loss of caspase-8 activation pathway is a possible mechanism for CDDP resistance in human laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma, Hep-2 cells.2004

    • Author(s)
      Toyozumi Y
    • Journal Title

      Int J Oncol 25

      Pages: 721-728

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] AGEs activate mesangial TGF-β-Smad signaling via an angiotensin II-type I receptor interactino.2004

    • Author(s)
      Fukami K
    • Journal Title

      Kidney Int 66

      Pages: 2137-2147

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Experimental gene therapy using p21Waf-1 gene for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by gene gun technology2004

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka Y
    • Journal Title

      Am J Resp Cell Mol Biol 14

      Pages: 545-551

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Enhanced expression of IL-18 and its receptor in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosi2004

    • Author(s)
      Kitasato Y
    • Journal Title

      Am J Resp Cell Mol Biol 31

      Pages: 619-625

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Presentation] Role of caspase-9 pathway in apoptosis of human glioma cells in duced by the inhibition of endogenous fibroblast growth factor signaling.2004

    • Author(s)
      Fukushima S, Kato S, Miyagi N, Aoki T, Sakata K, Shigemori M.
    • Organizer
      1st International Meeting on Tumor Progressi on & Therapeutic Resistance-2004
    • Place of Presentation
      Philadelphia, PA
    • Year and Date
      20041100
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Presentation] Beta2-chimaerin, a non-protein kinase C phorbol ester receptor, regulates proliferation and migration of vascular smooth musclecells.2004

    • Author(s)
      Maeda M, Kato S, Fujii T, Kazanietz MG, Shigemori S.
    • Organizer
      The XXV International Congress of the Intern ational Academy of Pathology
    • Place of Presentation
      Brisbane, Australia
    • Year and Date
      20041000
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Presentation] Advanced glycation end-products regulate proliferation and differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells2004

    • Author(s)
      Kume S, Kato S, Yamagishi S, Inagaki Y, Nagata K.
    • Organizer
      The XXV International Congress of the International Academy of Pathology
    • Place of Presentation
      Brisbane, Australia
    • Year and Date
      20041000
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Presentation] Beta2-chimaerin, a non-protein kinase C phorbol ester receptor, regulates proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells.2004

    • Author(s)
      Maeda M
    • Organizer
      The XXV International Congress of the International Academy of Pathology
    • Place of Presentation
      Brisbane, Australia
    • Year and Date
      20041000
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Presentation] Advanced glycation end-products regulate proliferation and differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells.2004

    • Author(s)
      Kume S
    • Organizer
      The XXV International Congress of the International Academy of Pathology
    • Place of Presentation
      Brisbane, Australia
    • Year and Date
      20041000
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Presentation] Role of caspase-9 pathway in apoptosis of human glioma cells induced by the inhibition of endogenous fibroblast growth factor signaling.2004

    • Author(s)
      Fukushima S
    • Organizer
      1st International Meeting on Tumor Progression & Therapeutic Resistance 2004
    • Place of Presentation
      Philadelphia, PA
    • Year and Date
      20041000
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Presentation] Expression of proinflamma tory cytokine and chemokine in lysophosphatidic acid-treated vascular smooth muscle cells : A role ofmitogen-stimulated smooth muscle cells in the vascular inflammatory system.2004

    • Author(s)
      Kaneyuki U, Kato S, Ueda S, Yamagishi S, Inagaki Y, Yoshimura J, Imaizumit, Okuda S.
    • Organizer
      European Congress of Pathology
    • Place of Presentation
      Paris, France
    • Year and Date
      20040000
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Presentation] Expression of proinflammatory cytokine and chemokine in lysophosphatidic acid-treated vascular smooth muscle cells: A role of mitogen-stimulated smooth muscle cells in the vascular inflammatory system.2004

    • Author(s)
      Kaneyuki U
    • Organizer
      European Congress of Pathology
    • Place of Presentation
      Paris, France
    • Year and Date
      20040000
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より

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