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[COX-2 and mPGES-1 expression in carotid atherosclerotic plaques].
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Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yixue yichuanxue zazhi = Chinese journal of medical genetics [Zhonghua Yi Xue Yi Chuan Xue Za Zhi] 2007 Aug; Vol. 24 (4), pp. 453-6. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Objective: To investigate the changes in the expressions of inducible cyclooxygenase type 2 (COX-2) and membrane associated prostaglandin E-1(mPGES-1) in human carotid atherosclerotic plaques and to explore possible mechanisms of inflammatory process involved in plaque stability.<br />Methods: The mRNA and protein levels of COX-2 and mPGES-1 were compared between minimally and grossly atherosclerotic arterial tissues. COX-2 and mPGES-1 gene expression were established by immunohistochemistry and reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in 10 mesenchymal artery controls and 24 atherosclerotic specimens. Presence of COX-2 and mPGES-1 protein was assessed by Western blotting.<br />Results: Immunohistochemical staining showed that the COX-2 and mPGES-1 immunoreactive substances were present in the cytoplasm of smooth muscle cell. Compared with the control group, immunostaining positive cells increased in carotid atherosclerotic plaque group. COX-2 and mPGES-1 gene expression was significantly elevated in atherosclerotic plaques (P< 0.05, respectively). The increased mRNA and protein levels of COX-2 and mPGES-1 were correlated in atherosclerotic tissue (P< 0.05). The mRNA and protein levels of COX-2 and mPGES-1 related to degree of pathological damage in atherosclerotic tissue (P< 0.05). COX-2 and mPGES-1 were not found in the control group (mesenteric vascular walls).<br />Conclusion: COX-2 and mPGES-1 expression in plaques is significantly higher than that in the control group. These findings suggests that COX-2 and mPGES-1 might play a role in pathogenesis of atheroscleros and modulation of inflammatory process involved in plaque stability, and COX-2 may have proinflammatory enzyme properties.
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- Aged
Atherosclerosis metabolism
Blotting, Western
Carotid Artery Diseases metabolism
Cyclooxygenase 2 metabolism
Female
Gene Expression
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Intramolecular Oxidoreductases metabolism
Male
Middle Aged
Prostaglandin-E Synthases
Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
Atherosclerosis genetics
Carotid Artery Diseases genetics
Cyclooxygenase 2 genetics
Intramolecular Oxidoreductases genetics
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- Language :
- Chinese
- ISSN :
- 1003-9406
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yixue yichuanxue zazhi = Chinese journal of medical genetics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17680542